Las Lomitas, Texas facts for kids
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Las Lomitas, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Hogg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km2) |
| • Land | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 235 |
| • Density | 59.7/sq mi (23.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-41569 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852727 |
Las Lomitas is a small place in Jim Hogg County, Texas, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a group of homes that isn't officially a city, but the government counts its population.
In 2020, about 235 people lived in Las Lomitas. It's a quiet area in the southern part of Texas.
Where is Las Lomitas?
Las Lomitas is located in the northern part of Jim Hogg County. You can find it at these coordinates: 27°20′34″N 98°40′8″W / 27.34278°N 98.66889°W.
It shares a border on its west side with Hebbronville. Hebbronville is the main town, or "county seat," of Jim Hogg County. To the north, Las Lomitas borders Duval County.
Two main roads are important for Las Lomitas. Texas State Highway 16 runs along its western edge. This highway goes north about 38 miles to Freer. If you go south on Highway 16, it's about 2 miles to the center of Hebbronville.
Texas State Highway 359 forms the southeastern border. This road goes southwest into Hebbronville. If you head northeast on Highway 359, it's about 25 miles to Benavides.
The total area of Las Lomitas is about 10.2 square kilometers (or 3.9 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Las Lomitas has changed a little over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 267 | — | |
| 2010 | 244 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 235 | −3.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 267 people living in Las Lomitas. These people lived in 69 different homes. Most of these homes (63.8%) were families with married parents living together. About 68% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
The average number of people in each home was about 3.87. This means that many families in Las Lomitas are quite large.
The population of Las Lomitas is quite young. In 2000, almost half of the people (46.1%) were under 18 years old. About 11.6% were between 18 and 24, and 29.2% were between 25 and 44. Only a small number of people (2.6%) were 65 or older. The average age was 20 years old.
Education in Las Lomitas
All the children in Las Lomitas go to schools managed by the Jim Hogg County Independent School District. This school district serves the entire Jim Hogg County.
There are three schools in the district:
- Hebbronville Elementary School
- Hebbronville Junior High School
- Hebbronville High School
All these schools are located in the nearby community of Hebbronville.
See also
In Spanish: Las Lomitas (Texas) para niños
