Lasana, Texas facts for kids
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Lasana, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 104 |
| • Density | 126.5/sq mi (48.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-41542 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852724 |
Lasana is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 104 people lived in Lasana. Before that, in 2010, the population was 84. It's part of the larger Brownsville and Harlingen area.
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Where is Lasana Located?
Lasana is found in the northwestern part of Cameron County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 26°15′20″N 97°41′40″W / 26.25556°N 97.69444°W.
It is about 2.5 miles (4 km) east of a town called Combes. Lasana is also about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Harlingen. The entire area of Lasana is land, covering about 0.82 square miles (2.13 square kilometers).
Population and People
Lasana was first officially counted as a census designated place in the year 2000.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Lasana has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 135 people.
- In 2010, the population went down to 84.
- By 2020, it increased to 104 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 135 | — | |
| 2010 | 84 | −37.8% | |
| 2020 | 104 | 23.8% | |
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Who Lives in Lasana?
The 2020 census showed the different groups of people living in Lasana. Most people in Lasana are of Hispanic or Latino background.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 5 | 15 | 15 | 3.70% | 17.86% | 14.42% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.48% | 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 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.96% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 128 | 69 | 88 | 94.81% | 82.14% | 84.62% |
| Total | 135 | 84 | 104 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, the average household in Lasana had about 3 people. Many households were married couples living together. About one-third of the households had children under 18. The median age in Lasana was 30 years old.
Education in Lasana
Students in Lasana attend schools that are part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. This district provides public education for the community.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District runs special magnet schools. These schools offer unique learning programs for students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Lasana (Texas) para niños
