La Presa, Texas facts for kids
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La Presa, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 241 |
| • Density | 480/sq mi (185/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-41449 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852720 |
La Presa is a small community in Webb County, Texas, United States. It's 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. The population of La Presa was 241 people in 2020.
La Presa is also one of several colonias in Webb County. A colonia is a community, often near the U.S.-Mexico border, that might have limited public services like paved roads or clean water.
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Where is La Presa?
La Presa is located in Webb County, Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 27°23′54″N 99°26′53″W / 27.39833°N 99.44806°W.
The community covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in La Presa?
La Presa was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000. The population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 508 | — | |
| 2010 | 319 | −37.2% | |
| 2020 | 241 | −24.5% | |
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Population Details
In 2010, there were 319 people living in La Presa. Most of the people in La Presa are of Hispanic or Latino background. In fact, over 99% of the population in 2020 was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in La Presa have children under 18 living at home. The average household size was about 4 people. The community has a younger population, with many residents under the age of 45.
Education in La Presa
Students in La Presa attend schools that are part of the United Independent School District.
The local schools for students living in La Presa include:
- Veterans Memorial Elementary School
- Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School
- Lyndon B. Johnson High School (located in Laredo)
For students who want to continue their education after high school, Laredo Community College is the designated community college for Webb County.
See also
In Spanish: La Presa (Texas) para niños
