La Casita, Texas facts for kids
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La Casita, 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 | 139 |
| • Density | 1,400/sq mi (540/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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La Casita is a small community located 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 U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. La Casita was created from a larger area called La Casita-Garciasville before the 2010 census. In 2010, about 128 people lived here. By 2020, its population had grown slightly to 139 residents.
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Where is La Casita Located?
La Casita is found in southern Texas. Its exact location is at 26.336898 degrees North latitude and -98.733732 degrees West longitude. This spot is in Starr County.
Who Lives in La Casita?
The population of La Casita has been counted in the U.S. Census.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 128 | — | |
| 2020 | 139 | 8.6% | |
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La Casita first appeared as its own census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. It was one of nine new CDPs created from the older La Casita-Garciasville CDP. These new CDPs include places like Amada Acres and Chaparrito.
Population Details from 2020
The 2020 census showed that La Casita is a very diverse community. Most residents identify as Hispanic or Latino. This group 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% | 0.72% |
| 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) | 128 | 138 | 100.00% | 99.28% |
| Total | 128 | 139 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in La Casita
Students in La Casita attend schools that 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 Casita para niños
