Lozano, Texas facts for kids
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Lozano, Texas
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Location of Lozano, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
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| • Total | 174 |
| • Density | 1,500/sq mi (580/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78568
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-44344 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1340707 |
Lozano is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for collecting statistics, but it doesn't have its own official city government.
The number of people living in Lozano has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 324 residents. This number grew to 404 by 2010. However, by the 2020 census, the population went down to 174 people. Lozano is part of the larger Brownsville and Harlingen metropolitan area.
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Where is Lozano?
Lozano is located in the northern part of Cameron County, Texas. It is about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of San Benito. It is also about 13 miles (21 km) east of Harlingen.
The United States Census Bureau says that Lozano covers a total area of about 0.3 square kilometers (0.12 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Lozano?
This section talks about the people living in Lozano, which is called demographics.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Lozano has changed quite a bit:
- In 2000, there were 324 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 404 people.
- By 2020, the population decreased to 174 people.
Lozano was first recognized as a census-designated place (CDP) in the 2000 U.S. Census.
People and Families in 2000
In 2000, there were 324 people living in Lozano, making up 101 households and 84 families. Most of the people in Lozano were of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 98.46% of the population.
Many households (34.7%) had children under 18 living with them. About 62.4% of households were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.21 people, and the average family had about 3.60 people.
The median age of people in Lozano was 31 years old. This means half the people were younger than 31 and half were older. About 25.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
The median household income was $19,792. This means half the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. About 41.9% of families and 30.2% of all people in Lozano faced financial challenges. This included 21.3% of those under 18 and all of those aged 65 or older.
What the 2020 Census Shows
The 2020 census showed that Lozano's population was 174 people.
- Almost all residents, about 99.43%, were Hispanic or Latino.
- There was one person identified as Mixed race or Multiracial.
- There were no people identified as White, Black, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander alone (non-Hispanic) in 2020.
Education in Lozano
Students in Lozano attend schools that are part of the Rio Hondo Independent School District.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District has special "magnet schools" that serve the community. These schools often focus on specific subjects like science or technology.
See also
In Spanish: Lozano (Texas) para niños
