Grand Acres, Texas facts for kids
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Grand Acres, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 49 |
| • Density | 107/sq mi (41.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-30422 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852707 |
Grand Acres was a special type of community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It was known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area that the government counted for the census, but it wasn't officially a city or town. In 2010, 49 people lived there. Grand Acres was part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen area.
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Where is Grand Acres Located?
Grand Acres was found in the northwestern part of Cameron County, Texas. It was right next to the town of Santa Rosa on its northeast side. It was also about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of the center of Harlingen.
The total area of Grand Acres was about 0.5 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no water.
How Many People Lived in Grand Acres?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 203 | — | |
| 2010 | 49 | −75.9% | |
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Grand Acres was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000. At that time, 203 people lived there. Before the 2010 census, some of its land became part of the nearby town of Santa Rosa. This is why the population dropped to 49 people in 2010. Grand Acres was no longer counted as a CDP after the 2010 census.
Who Lived in Grand Acres in 2010?
In 2010, all 49 people living in Grand Acres were of Hispanic or Latino background. This means they could be of any race, but their family heritage was from Spanish-speaking countries or cultures.
Education in Grand Acres
Students living in Grand Acres attended schools in the Santa Rosa Independent School District. This district provides public education for the area.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District has special "magnet schools" that serve the community. These schools often focus on specific subjects like science or technology.
See also
In Spanish: Grand Acres para niños
