Ranchette Estates, Texas facts for kids
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Ranchette Estates, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Willacy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 106 |
| • Density | 177/sq mi (66.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78580
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| FIPS code | 48-60458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852753 |
Ranchette Estates is a small community located in Willacy County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it's not a formally organized city or town. In 2020, the population of Ranchette Estates was 106 people.
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Exploring Ranchette Estates' Location
Ranchette Estates is found in southern Texas. Its exact spot on a map is 26°29′4″N 97°49′19″W / 26.48444°N 97.82194°W.
Land Area of Ranchette Estates
The community covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water. Before 2010, a small part of its southeastern corner was removed from the CDP's official area.
Understanding the Population of Ranchette Estates
The number of people living in Ranchette Estates has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 133 | — | |
| 2010 | 152 | 14.3% | |
| 2020 | 106 | −30.3% | |
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Who Lives in Ranchette Estates?
In 2000, there were 133 people living in Ranchette Estates. They lived in 32 different homes, and 28 of these were families.
- Many homes (71.9%) had children under 18 living there.
- Most families (68.8%) were married couples living together.
- About 15.6% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
- A small number (12.5%) of homes were made up of people living alone.
The average home had about 4 people, and the average family had about 4.5 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Ranchette Estates in 2000 was quite young:
- Almost half (45.1%) of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 12% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Only a small number (3.8%) were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Ranchette Estates was 20 years old.
Education in Ranchette Estates
Students in Ranchette Estates attend schools run by the Raymondville Independent School District.
There are also special magnet schools operated by the South Texas Independent School District that serve the community. These schools often focus on specific subjects or teaching styles.
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