La Puerta, Texas facts for kids
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La Puerta, Texas
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Location of La Puerta, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| • Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 638 |
| • Density | 2,100/sq mi (820/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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| FIPS code | 48-41458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1339389 |
La Puerta is a small community located in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. However, it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, the population of La Puerta was 638 people. This was a small increase from the 632 people counted in 2010.
Where is La Puerta?
La Puerta is located in southern Texas. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 26.346816 degrees North and -98.750524 degrees West.
Before the 2010 census, La Puerta's boundaries changed. Some parts were added, and some parts were used to create new CDPs nearby. Because of these changes, the total area of La Puerta is now about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in La Puerta?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,636 | — | |
| 2010 | 632 | −61.4% | |
| 2020 | 638 | 0.9% | |
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La Puerta was first recognized as a census-designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census. Before the 2010 U.S. Census, its size was reduced. This happened because two new CDPs, B and E and Garza-Salinas II, were created from parts of La Puerta's original area.
People in 2020
The 2020 census showed that most people living in La Puerta are of Hispanic or Latino background. They made up about 98.90% of the population. A very small number of people identified as White (0.63%) or Mixed race (0.47%). Other racial groups made up even smaller percentages.
Education in La Puerta
Students in La Puerta attend schools that are part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This school district was formerly known as the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: La Puerta (Texas) para niños
