La Homa, Texas facts for kids
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La Homa, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km2) |
| • Land | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,267 |
| • Density | 1,633/sq mi (633.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78574
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-40342 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867552 |
La Homa is a community located in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 11,267 people lived in La Homa. It is part of the larger McAllen–Edinburg–Mission area, which is a big group of cities and towns.
Where is La Homa?
La Homa is located in southern Texas. It covers an area of about 6.9 square miles (17.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in La Homa?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,403 | — | |
| 2020 | 11,267 | — | |
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La Homa was first recognized as a census-designated place in the 1990 U.S. Census.
In 2010, there were about 11,985 people living in La Homa. Many of these people lived in families. About 67% of households had children under 18 years old. Most households (about 75.7%) were married couples living together.
The community has a young population. In 2010, about 43% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people living in La Homa was 22 years.
Schools in La Homa
Students in La Homa attend schools in the La Joya Independent School District.
Here are some of the schools that serve the community:
- Elementary Schools: Lloyd Bentsen, Kika de la Garza, Henry B. González, Américo Paredes, Patricio Pérez, and E. B. Reyna
- Middle Schools: I. Garcia, Memorial, J. D. Salinas, and Domingo Treviño
- High Schools: Juarez-Lincoln High School and Palmview High School
The South Texas Independent School District also has special magnet schools that students from La Homa can attend.
See also
In Spanish: La Homa para niños
