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Lago, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 161 |
| • Density | 3,470/sq mi (1,340/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-40258 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852718 |
Lago is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 204 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
Lago is located west of the center of Cameron County at 26°5′17″N 97°36′46″W / 26.08806°N 97.61278°W (26.087960, -97.612821). It is 4 miles (6 km) south of San Benito and 18 miles (29 km) northwest of the center of Brownsville.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.05 square miles (0.12 km2), of which 98,890 square feet (9,187 m2), or 6.99%, is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 246 | — | |
| 2010 | 204 | −17.1% | |
| 2020 | 161 | −21.1% | |
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Lago first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.41% | 0.00% | 3.73% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.73% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 245 | 204 | 149 | 99.59% | 100.00% | 92.55% |
| Total | 246 | 204 | 161 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 161 people, 51 housing units, and 40 families. There were 52 White people, 1 Native American, 48 people from some other race, and 60 people from two or more races. 149 people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The median age was 66.2 years old. 75.6% of the population were older than 65. 9.3% of the population spoke English at home, and 90.7% spoke Spanish at home. 32.6% of the population were foreign born, with 78.6% of those being US citizens, and 21.4% being not a US citizen.
Education
Lago is served by the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.
See also
In Spanish: Lago (Texas) para niños
