K-Bar Ranch, Texas facts for kids
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K-Bar Ranch, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Wells |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.37 sq mi (8.72 km2) |
| • Land | 3.37 sq mi (8.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 375 |
| • Density | 111.38/sq mi (43.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-38518 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852716 |
K-Bar Ranch is a special kind of community in Jim Wells County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. It's set up by the United States Census Bureau just for counting people.
In 2020, about 375 people lived in K-Bar Ranch. It's a small community where people live and work.
Where is K-Bar Ranch?
K-Bar Ranch is located in the northeastern part of Jim Wells County. You can find it at these coordinates: 27.996465 degrees North and 97.922898 degrees West.
A main road, Texas State Highway 359, runs along the southeastern edge of the community. This highway connects K-Bar Ranch to other nearby towns.
If you travel southwest on Highway 359, you'll reach Orange Grove in about 2 miles (3.2 km). The county seat, Alice, is about 20 miles (32 km) away in the same direction. If you go northeast on the highway, you'll find Mathis about 10 miles (16 km) away.
The entire area of K-Bar Ranch is about 8.7 square kilometers (3.4 square miles). It's all land, with no water areas.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in K-Bar Ranch has slowly grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 350 | — | |
| 2010 | 358 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 375 | 4.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 350 people living in K-Bar Ranch. Most of the people living here were of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 83% of the population.
Many households in K-Bar Ranch had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people. The community has a mix of ages, with many young people and families.
Schools in K-Bar Ranch
Students in K-Bar Ranch attend schools that are part of the Orange Grove Independent School District. This school district provides education for children living in the area.
See also
In Spanish: K-Bar Ranch para niños
