Los Minerales, Texas facts for kids
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Los Minerales, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.1 sq mi (3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.1 sq mi (3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 30 |
| • Density | 27/sq mi (10.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78045
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| GNIS feature ID | 2584688 |
Los Minerales 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's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government.
Los Minerales was created before the 2010 census. It was formed from parts of another CDP called Ranchos Penitas West and some extra land. In 2010, its population was 20 people.
This community is also one of several "colonias" in Webb County. A colonia is a type of community, often found near the U.S.-Mexico border, that might have limited public services.
Where is Los Minerales?
Los Minerales is located in Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 27°39′20″N 99°37′4″W / 27.65556°N 99.61778°W. This means it's in the southern part of Texas.
The entire area of Los Minerales is about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
Los Minerales first appeared as a census-designated place for the 2010 U.S. Census. It was created from parts of the Ranchos Penitas West CDP.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 20 | — | |
| 2020 | 30 | 50.0% | |
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In 2010, the population of Los Minerales was 20 people. By the 2020 census, the population had grown to 30 people. Most of the people living in Los Minerales are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Schools in Los Minerales
Students who live in Los Minerales attend schools in the United Independent School District.
Here are the schools that students from Los Minerales are assigned to:
- Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School (for younger students)
- George Washington Middle School (for middle school students)
- United High School (for high school students)
For students who want to continue their education after high school, Laredo Community College is the designated community college for Webb County.
See also
In Spanish: Los Minerales para niños
