Lolita, Texas facts for kids
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Lolita, Texas
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Location of Lolita, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km2) |
| • Land | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 519 |
| • Density | 200/sq mi (77.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77971
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-43432 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1361622 |
Lolita is a small community in Jackson County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 519 people lived there.
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History of Lolita
The area where Lolita is located was first settled in the 1840s. A person named Isaac N. Mitchell started a large farm there.
The community of Lolita officially began in 1909. It was named after Lolita Reese. She was the granddaughter of a brave soldier from the Texas Revolution.
A year later, in 1910, Lolita got its own post office. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail. Also, the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway built a special track switch there. This helped trains move between different lines.
After World War II, Lolita started to grow. By 1969, the community had several local businesses.
Geography of Lolita
Lolita is located in Texas at these coordinates: 28°50′15″N 96°32′35″W / 28.83750°N 96.54306°W. This helps us find it on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Lolita covers an area of about 2.6 square miles (6.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Lolita
The number of people living in Lolita has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 548 | — | |
| 2010 | 555 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 519 | −6.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 548 people living in Lolita. By 2010, the population grew slightly to 555 people. In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 519 people.
Education in Lolita
Students in Lolita attend public schools run by the Industrial Independent School District. This school district provides education for children in the community.
Climate of Lolita
The weather in Lolita is usually warm. It has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold.
According to a system that classifies climates, Lolita has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often called "Cfa" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Lolita (Texas) para niños
