Los Fresnos, Texas facts for kids
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Los Fresnos, Texas
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Location of Los Fresnos, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.29 sq mi (11.11 km2) |
| • Land | 4.10 sq mi (10.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,114 |
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8,152 |
| • Density | 1,891.4/sq mi (730.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78566
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-44116 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374724 |
Los Fresnos is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,114 at the 2020 census, up from 5,542 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.
Located in south-central Cameron County, the city was named for the fresnos (Fraxinus berlandieriana) scattered in the woods and along streams. In 1912, Lon Hill, an early landowner, formed a company to develop a canal system that would use the Rio Grande to irrigate land for farming. Railroad construction in the early 1900s began to bring settlers to the area, and by 1915, a post office was established. Because of the fertile, irrigated land, farm products increased, and with the long growing season in the Rio Grande Valley, farming flourished. Today, the city is still surrounded by fertile farm/ranch land. Major crops are cotton, sugarcane, grains, oranges, and red grapefruit.
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Geography
Los Fresnos is located slightly south of the geographic center of Cameron County at 26°4′24″N 97°28′41″W / 26.07333°N 97.47806°W (26.073216, –97.478164). It is 12 mi (19 km) north of the center of Brownsville and 18 mi (29 km) southeast of Harlingen.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Los Fresnos has a total area of 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km2), of which 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2), or 3.98%, is covered by water.
Situated slightly north of the city of Brownsville, Los Fresnos experiences average temperatures, which land the community within the humid subtropical climate zone, but like the rest of the lower Rio Grande Valley, fluctuating temperatures cause the area to transition between a humid subtropical climate and a tropical savanna climate. Due to this, tropical vegetation grows widely around the surrounding area. Temperature extremes range from highs near 100 °F in the summer down to around freezing temperatures about once or twice a year, and not at all during some years. In addition, Los Fresnos is prone to impact from hurricanes. Notable hurricanes to hit the area include Beulah, Allen, and Dolly. Thunderstorm activity occurs usually during the spring and fall when cold fronts cause instability with the region's warm climate. While not a common occurrence, the city occasionally experiences hail or brief tornadoes.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,113 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,289 | 15.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,297 | 0.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,173 | 67.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,473 | 13.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,512 | 82.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,542 | 22.8% | |
| 2020 | 8,114 | 46.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 8,152 | 47.1% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 700 | 8.63% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 16 | 0.2% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 12 | 0.15% |
| Asian (NH) | 23 | 0.28% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 13 | 0.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 39 | 0.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,309 | 90.08% |
| Total | 8,114 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,114 people, 2,196 households, and 1,798 families residing in the city.
Sites of interest
The Los Fresnos Rodeo and the Cameron County Livestock Show is held annually on the third weekend in February.
Los Fresnos Motocross Park has campsites available at the track to accommodate recreational vehicles and tents. Quads are also welcomed to race, with categories for every age and bike sizes, such as Mini 50-cc, 250-cc, quads, etc.
Little Graceland was located on West Highway 100 and contains a small collection of Elvis Presley memorabilia, including photos, posters, watches, and playing cards. It was operated by the late Simon Vega, who served with Presley in the Army in Germany from 1958 to 1960.
Education
Los Fresnos is served by the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District.
The Ethel L. Whipple Memorial Library serves Los Fresnos.
Media
Newspapers
- Los Fresnos News
Radio stations
- KFRQ 94.5FM – Official Site: http://www.q945rocks.com
- KKPS 99.5FM – Official Site: http://www.995quepasa.com
- KNVO 101.1FM – Official Site: http://www.romantica101.com
- KBFM 104.1FM – Official Site: http://www.wild104.net
- KLME 105.5FM
- KVLY 107.9FM – Official Site: http://www.mix1079.net
See also
In Spanish: Los Fresnos (condado de Cameron, Texas) para niños
