Loma Linda East, Texas facts for kids
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Loma Linda East, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Wells |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.15 sq mi (13.33 km2) |
| • Land | 5.15 sq mi (13.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 305 |
| • Density | 59.26/sq mi (22.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-43462 |
Loma Linda East is a small community in Jim Wells County, Texas, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area that the government counts for population. It is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 305 people lived here. This number was a bit more than the 254 people who lived there in 2010.
Where is Loma Linda East?
Loma Linda East is located in the western part of Jim Wells County. You can find it near two main roads. These are Highway 44 and Highway 359. These highways form the southern border of the community.
These roads connect Loma Linda East to other places. If you go west for about 2 miles (3 km), you'll reach San Diego. If you head east for about 8 miles (13 km), you'll get to Alice. Alice is the main city in Jim Wells County. The community covers an area of about 13.3 square kilometers (about 5.1 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 214 | — | |
| 2010 | 254 | 18.7% | |
| 2020 | 305 | 20.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 214 people living in Loma Linda East. By 2020, the population had grown to 305 people. Most of the people living in Loma Linda East are of Hispanic or Latino background.
The community has a mix of ages. In 2000, about 40% of the people were under 18 years old. About 32% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age was 28 years.
Education in Loma Linda East
Students in Loma Linda East go to different school districts. The western part of the community is served by the San Diego Independent School District. This district operates San Diego High School.
The eastern part of Loma Linda East is in the Alice Independent School District. This district operates Alice High School. So, depending on where they live, students attend one of these two high schools.
See also
In Spanish: Loma Linda East (condado de Jim Wells) para niños
