Los Altos, Texas facts for kids

Los Altos is a small community in Webb County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It is not an officially incorporated town or city.

Los Altos was created as a new CDP just before the 2010 census. It was formed from parts of another CDP called Laredo Ranchettes. In 2010, Los Altos had a population of 140 people. By 2020, its population grew to 175. Los Altos is also one of several colonias in Webb County. A colonia is a community, often near the U.S.-Mexico border, that might lack some basic services.

Where is Los Altos Located?

Los Altos is found in Webb County, Texas. Its exact location is at 27.490491 degrees North latitude and -99.385823 degrees West longitude. This means it is in the southern part of Texas, close to the border with Mexico.

Who Lives in Los Altos?

The population of Los Altos has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 140 people living there. By 2020, the population increased to 175.

Most people living in Los Altos are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 97.71% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. A small number of residents identified as White alone.

Education in Los Altos

Students living in Los Altos attend schools within the United Independent School District. The specific schools for residents include:

• Freedom Elementary School
• Raul Perales Middle School
• United South High School

For higher education, the designated community college for all of Webb County is Laredo Community College.

See also

In Spanish: Los Altos (Texas) para niños