Ranchitos Las Lomas, Texas facts for kids
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Ranchitos Las Lomas, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.6 sq mi (9 km2) |
| • Land | 3.6 sq mi (9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 167 |
| • Density | 46.4/sq mi (17.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78044
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| FIPS code | 48-60482 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409131 |
Ranchitos Las Lomas is a small community in Webb County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 167 people lived here. The name "Las Lomas" comes from Spanish and means "the hills."
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History of Ranchitos Las Lomas
This community has a unique saying about its past. People in Ranchitos Las Lomas often say it's "the place where nothing ever happened." This means it has a quiet and peaceful history.
Geography and Location
Ranchitos Las Lomas is located in Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 27°37′42″N 99°14′4″W / 27.62833°N 99.23444°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Area Size
In 2000, the area of Ranchitos Las Lomas was about 21.9 square miles (56.8 square kilometers). Most of this area was land. Before the 2010 census, the community's size changed. Its total area became smaller, about 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). All of this smaller area is land.
Population and People
The number of people living in Ranchitos Las Lomas has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 334 | — | |
| 2010 | 266 | −20.4% | |
| 2020 | 167 | −37.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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Ranchitos Las Lomas was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000. Before the 2010 census, some parts of its land were used to create new communities. These new places included Colorado Acres, Hillside Acres, Las Haciendas, Las Pilas, Los Veteranos I, Pueblo East, and Valle Verde. This is why the population numbers changed.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 334 people living in the community. Most of the people living in Ranchitos Las Lomas were of Hispanic or Latino background. They made up about 98.50% of the population at that time.
Many households in 2000 had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people. The community's population was quite young, with many people under the age of 24.
Education for Students
Students in Ranchitos Las Lomas attend schools in the United Independent School District.
Local Schools
- Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary School
- Antonio Gonzalez Middle School
- United South High School
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: Ranchitos Las Lomas para niños
