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Fernando Salinas, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Starr
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 25
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
78582

Fernando Salinas is a small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census. However, it is not an officially incorporated town or city. In the 2010 census, Fernando Salinas had a population of 15 people. By the 2020 census, its population grew to 25.

Where is Fernando Salinas Located?

Fernando Salinas is found in the state of Texas. It is specifically located in Starr County. Its exact coordinates are 26°23′52″N 98°49′52″W / 26.39778°N 98.83111°W / 26.39778; -98.83111. This location is in the southern part of Texas.

Population and People

The number of people living in Fernando Salinas is counted during the U.S. Decennial Census. This census happens every ten years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 15
2020 25 66.7%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010

Fernando Salinas was first recognized as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. This means it was a new area that the census officially tracked starting in 2010.

Population Growth in Fernando Salinas

In 2010, only 15 people lived in Fernando Salinas. By 2020, the population had increased to 25 people. This shows a small but steady growth in the community over ten years. Most of the people living in Fernando Salinas are of Hispanic or Latino background.

Education in Fernando Salinas

Students living in Fernando Salinas attend schools within the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This school district was previously known as the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.

See also

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