Juarez, Texas facts for kids
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Juarez, Texas
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 Juarez, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 40 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,017 |
| • Density | 5,142/sq mi (1,985.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-38168 |
Juarez is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a town for population statistics, even if it doesn't have its own official city government. In 2010, about 1,017 people lived there. Before 2010, Juarez was part of a larger CDP called Las Palmas-Juarez. It is also part of the bigger Brownsville–Harlingen area, which is a group of cities and towns that are close together.
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Where is Juarez Located?
Juarez is found in the western part of Cameron County. It shares its borders with the city of Harlingen to the north and east. To the west, it borders another community called Las Palmas.
The United States Census Bureau says that Juarez covers a total area of about 0.5 square kilometers (which is about 0.2 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers.
Population and People
Juarez first appeared as its own separate census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. Before that, it was combined with Las Palmas.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Juarez has changed over time:
- In 2010, the population was 1,017 people.
- In 2020, the population was 642 people.
Who Lives in Juarez?
The United States Census collects information about the people living in different areas. This helps us understand the community better. Here’s a look at the different groups of people in Juarez:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 30 | 24 | 2.95% | 3.74% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.16% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 2 | 2 | 0.20% | 0.31% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.16% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 8 | 0.00% | 1.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 985 | 606 | 96.85% | 94.39% |
| Total | 1,017 | 642 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See Also
- In Spanish: Juárez (Texas) para niños
