Laureles, Texas facts for kids
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Laureles, Texas
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Location of Laureles, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km2) |
| • Land | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
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| • Total | 4,111 |
| • Density | 839/sq mi (326.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78586
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-41728 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374487 |
Laureles is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, even though it's not an official city or town.
In 2020, about 4,111 people lived in Laureles. It's part of a larger area called the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area. Laureles is located between two other communities, Los Fresnos and San Benito.
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Where is Laureles?
Laureles is located in southern Texas. Its exact coordinates are 26.113362 degrees North and 97.489552 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Laureles covers a total area of about 4.9 square miles (12.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Laureles?
Laureles first appeared as a census-designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census. This means it was officially recognized for population counting starting that year.
Population Growth
The number of people living in Laureles has grown over the years:
- In 2000, there were 3,285 people.
- In 2010, the population increased to 3,692.
- By 2020, it reached 4,111 people.
Community Makeup
Most people in Laureles are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 96.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. People of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race.
In 2010, there were 753 households in Laureles. Many families lived there, with 64.9% of households having children under 18 years old. The average household had about 4.36 people.
The community is quite young. In 2010, about 42% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 22 years, meaning half the people were younger than 22 and half were older.
Education in Laureles
Students in Laureles attend schools within the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District. This district provides public education for the area.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District operates special "magnet schools" that serve the community. These schools often focus on specific subjects like science or technology.
See also
In Spanish: Laureles (Texas) para niños
