La Pryor, Texas facts for kids
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La Pryor, Texas
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Zavala County Bank in La Pryor, Texas
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Location of La Pryor, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Zavala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,294 |
| • Density | 479/sq mi (187.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78872
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-41452 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1360810 |
La Pryor is a small community in Zavala County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government.
In 2020, about 1,294 people lived in La Pryor. The town got its name from Colonel Isaac T. Pryor. He owned a large ranch in the 1880s that included the land where the community now stands.
The Nueces River flows near La Pryor. It crosses U.S. Highway 83 just north of the community. La Pryor also has local offices for the Texas Department of Transportation and the Zavala County Bank.
Where is La Pryor Located?
La Pryor is found in Texas at specific geographic coordinates: 28.943879 degrees North and 99.844349 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The community covers a total area of about 2.7 square miles (6.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
How Many People Live in La Pryor?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,491 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,643 | 10.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,294 | −21.2% | |
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The population of La Pryor changes over time. In 2020, the census counted 1,294 people living there. Most of the people in La Pryor are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Schools in La Pryor
Students in La Pryor attend schools managed by the La Pryor Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to children and teenagers in the community.
See also
In Spanish: La Pryor para niños
