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Los Indios, Texas
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Location of Los Indios, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
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| • Total | 1,008 |
| • Density | 565.33/sq mi (218.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78567
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-44128 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374728 |
Los Indios is a U.S. border town in Cameron County, Texas. The population was 1,008 at the 2020 census. It is included as part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas. The Free Trade International Bridge connects Los Indios with Matamoros, Tamaulipas.
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History
Los Indios is likely named after a Spanish ranch and got its start in the year 1913, following construction of the San Benito and Rio Grande Valley Railway through that territory.
Geography
Los Indios is located at 26°2′59″N 97°44′25″W / 26.04972°N 97.74028°W (26.049729, –97.740140).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,149 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,083 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,008 | −6.9% | |
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 41 | 4.07% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 962 | 95.44% |
| Total | 1,008 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,008 people, 232 households, and 169 families residing in the town.
Education
Los Indios is located in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.
See also
In Spanish: Los Indios (Texas) para niños
