La Carla, Texas facts for kids
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La Carla, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 55 |
| • Density | 550/sq mi (210/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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La Carla is a small community in Starr 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 separate community for population surveys, even though it's not officially a city or town. La Carla was first recognized as a CDP for the 2010 census. At that time, its population was 70 people. By the 2020 census, the population had changed to 55 people.
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Where is La Carla Located?
La Carla is found in southern Texas. You can find its exact spot on a map using its coordinates: 26.435385 degrees North latitude and -98.740592 degrees West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its location precisely.
Who Lives in La Carla?
"Demographics" is a word used to describe the study of a population. It looks at things like how many people live in a place and their different backgrounds.
La Carla was first counted as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in La Carla has changed between the 2010 and 2020 censuses.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2020 | 55 |
People and Their Backgrounds (2020 Census)
The 2020 census also looked at the different groups of people living in La Carla. It's important to know that the census counts people of Hispanic or Latino background separately. This is because people of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 1.82% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 70 | 54 | 100.00% | 98.18% |
| Total | 70 | 55 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in La Carla
The schools in La Carla are part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This district was formerly known as the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: La Carla para niños
