La Feria North, Texas facts for kids
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La Feria North, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2) |
| • Land | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 225 |
| • Density | 201/sq mi (77.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-40210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852717 |
La Feria North is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it is not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2020, about 225 people lived in La Feria North. It is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes several cities and towns that are connected by jobs and daily life.
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Exploring La Feria North's Location
La Feria North is located in the western part of Cameron County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 26.179752 degrees North and 97.825158 degrees West.
The community borders the city of La Feria to its south. It is also close to other towns. For example, it is about 9 miles (14 km) west of Harlingen. It is also about 6 miles (10 km) east of Mercedes. These distances are measured along major roads like Interstate 2 and U.S. Route 83.
Land and Water Area
The total area of La Feria North is about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, covering about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 4.51% of the area is covered by water.
Population and People of La Feria North
La Feria North has been counted as a census-designated place since the year 2000. The population has slowly grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 168 | — | |
| 2010 | 212 | 26.2% | |
| 2020 | 225 | 6.1% | |
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In 2020, the population was 225 people. Most of the people living in La Feria North are of Hispanic or Latino background. They make up about 82% of the population.
Community Life and Households
In 2000, there were 47 households in La Feria North. Many of these households, about 48.9%, had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.57 people.
The community has a mix of age groups. About 38.1% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 24 years. This means half the population was younger than 24, and half was older.
Education in La Feria North
Students in La Feria North attend schools within the La Feria Independent School District. This district provides public education for the community.
Additionally, the South Texas Independent School District also serves the area. This district operates special "magnet schools." These schools offer unique programs and attract students from different areas.
See also
In Spanish: La Feria North para niños
