La Rosita, Texas facts for kids
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La Rosita, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 82 |
| • Density | 800/sq mi (270/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78584, 78582
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| FIPS code | 48-41503 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852723 |
La Rosita is a small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government defines for counting people, but it's not an official city or town.
In 2010, La Rosita had 85 people. By 2020, the population was 82. This number is much smaller than the 1,729 people counted in 2000. The main reason for this big change is that the Census Bureau changed the boundaries of La Rosita. They created several new CDPs from its original area.
Where is La Rosita?
La Rosita is located in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26°24′06″N 98°55′56″W / 26.40167°N 98.93222°W.
Before the 2010 census, the area of La Rosita changed. Some parts were taken to create new communities. This made La Rosita smaller. Now, its total area is about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in La Rosita?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,729 | — | |
| 2010 | 85 | −95.1% | |
| 2020 | 82 | −3.5% | |
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La Rosita was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000. Before the 2010 census, many new CDPs were created from its land. These new places include Anacua, Campo Verde, El Cenizo, Hilltop, La Chuparosa, Los Barreras, Los Ebanos, Miguel Barrera, Rancho Viejo, and Tierra Dorada. This is why La Rosita's population dropped so much.
Most people in La Rosita are of Hispanic or Latino background. In fact, in 2020, 100% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in La Rosita
Students in La Rosita attend public schools run by the Roma Independent School District.
The elementary school for this area is Delia Gonzalez (DG) Garcia Elementary School. This school is very close to La Rosita. In the past, other schools like Anna S. Canavan Elementary (for pre-kindergarten) and R.T. Barrera Elementary (for grades K-5) also served the area. Middle school students went to Ramiro Barrera Middle School (grades 6-8). High school students attended Roma High School (grades 9-12).
See also
In Spanish: La Rosita para niños
