Garceno, Texas facts for kids
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Garceno, Texas
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Location of Garceno, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
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| • Total | 440 |
| • Density | 2,200/sq mi (850/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78584
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-28128 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1336371 |
Garceno is a small community in Starr County, Texas, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 440 people lived in Garceno. This was a small increase from the 420 people counted in 2010.
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Where is Garceno Located?
Garceno is found in southern Texas. Its exact location is at 26.412177 degrees north latitude and -98.940428 degrees west longitude.
Before the 2010 census, some parts of Garceno became part of nearby cities like Escobares and San Juan. This made Garceno a bit smaller. Today, Garceno covers about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers) of land.
Who Lives in Garceno?
The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about the people living in places like Garceno. Garceno was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,438 | — | |
| 2010 | 420 | −70.8% | |
| 2020 | 440 | 4.8% | |
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People and Backgrounds in Garceno (2020)
The 2020 census shows us more about the people living in Garceno. Most residents identify as Hispanic or Latino. The census counts Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic group, and people from any race can be Hispanic/Latino.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 30 | 59 | 8 | 2.09% | 14.05% | 1.82% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.21% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,405 | 361 | 432 | 97.71% | 85.95% | 98.18% |
| Total | 1,438 | 420 | 440 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Schools in Garceno
Students in Garceno attend public schools run by the Roma Independent School District.
- Younger students go to R. T. Barrera Elementary School.
- Older students attend Roma High School, which is the only high school in the district.
In the 2009-2010 school year, specific schools for different age groups included:
- Anna S. Canavan Elementary School (for pre-kindergarten)
- R.T. Barrera Elementary School (for grades K-5)
- Ramiro Barrera Middle School (for grades 6-8)
- Roma High School (for grades 9-12)
Images for kids
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Location of Garceno, Texas
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Map of Starr County showing Garceno
See also
In Spanish: Garceno (Texas) para niños
