Lyford South, Texas facts for kids
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Lyford South, Texas
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Location of Lyford South, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Willacy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 172 |
| • Density | 843.1/sq mi (325.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-45234 |
Lyford South is a small, unincorporated community located in Willacy County, Texas, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't part of an official city or town government. It was once listed by the United States Census Bureau as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the Census Bureau defines just for gathering statistics. In 2000, about 172 people lived there.
Where is Lyford South?
Lyford South is located in southern Texas. Its exact coordinates are 26 degrees, 23 minutes, 57 seconds North latitude and 97 degrees, 47 minutes, 32 seconds West longitude.
This community is quite small, covering an area of about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers). That's roughly the size of 100 football fields! All of this area is land. Before the 2010 census, some parts of Lyford South became part of the nearby city of Lyford.
Who Lives in Lyford South?
In 2000, there were 172 people living in Lyford South, making it a very close-knit community. These people lived in 49 different homes, and 44 of those were families.
Most of the people in Lyford South identified as White, and a large majority, about 98.84%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The community had a mix of ages. About 30.8% of the people were under 18 years old, showing that many families with children lived there. The median age was 33 years, meaning half the population was younger than 33 and half was older.
Education in Lyford South
Students living in Lyford South attend schools that are part of the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District. This district provides public education for the area.
In addition, students also have the option to attend special "magnet schools" operated by the South Texas Independent School District. These schools offer unique programs and focus areas for students.
