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Los Ybanez, Texas
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Location of Los Ybanez, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dawson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,972 ft (906 m) |
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| • Total | 28 |
| • Density | 350/sq mi (127/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-44170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388571 |
Los Ybanez is a small city in Dawson County, Texas, United States. In 2020, its population was 28 people. It's known for its unique history related to local laws in Texas.
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Geography of Los Ybanez
Los Ybanez is located in Texas at coordinates 32°43′5″N 101°55′9″W. It is a very small city. The total area of Los Ybanez is about 0.1 square miles (0.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
History of Los Ybanez
Los Ybanez was created in the late 1970s. It officially became a city in 1983. It was one of several towns in Texas that were formed for a special reason. These towns were set up to allow certain types of sales that were not allowed in nearby larger towns or cities.
In Texas, many counties are "dry," meaning they don't allow the sale of alcoholic drinks. However, local governments can choose to allow these sales through special elections. The western part of Texas has historically been mostly dry. As bigger cities grew, some areas started allowing sales in clubs or stores.
The Ybanez family founded Los Ybanez. Israel G. and Mary Ybanez bought land from the state of Texas. This land had been used by soldiers during World War II. The Ybanez family moved to this land. They lived in the houses there to establish residency.
Later, they officially made it a town. They even got a United States Post Office. This allowed them to legally sell certain items that were restricted elsewhere. The store they opened still operates today. It is a drive-through business and only accepts cash.
The Ybanez family also started a local radio station, KYMI. This station was used to advertise for their store. KYMI later changed its name to KJJT. It also changed its radio frequency in 1996.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 83 | — | |
| 2000 | 32 | −61.4% | |
| 2010 | 19 | −40.6% | |
| 2020 | 28 | 47.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 32 people living in Los Ybanez. These people lived in 10 households, and 9 of them were families. The population density was about 365 people per square mile. There were 12 housing units in the city.
About half of the people were White. A small number were African American. Many residents were from other races or a mix of races. About 75% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 40% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples. Some households had a female head without a husband. A small number of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average household had 3.20 people. The average family had 3.44 people. The population was spread out in age. About 31% were under 18. About 31% were between 45 and 64. The average age was 27 years old.
Education in Los Ybanez
The Lamesa Independent School District serves the City of Los Ybanez. This school district provides education for the children living in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Los Ybañez para niños
