Rancho Alegre, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rancho Alegre, Texas
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Wells |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km2) |
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 1,415 |
| • Density | 1,107.2/sq mi (427.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-60518 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852755 |
Rancho Alegre is a small community in Jim Wells County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a separate place for population studies.
In 2020, about 1,415 people lived in Rancho Alegre.
Contents
Where is Rancho Alegre Located?
Rancho Alegre is found in the middle part of Jim Wells County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 27°44′24″N 98°5′35″W / 27.74000°N 98.09306°W.
It is next to Alice, which is the main town of the county. To the south, you'll find another community called Alice Acres.
How Big is Rancho Alegre?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Rancho Alegre covers an area of about 3.3 square kilometers. All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Rancho Alegre?
The number of people living in Rancho Alegre changes over time. Here's how the population has been counted in recent years:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,775 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,704 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,415 | −17.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 |
|||
In 2000, there were 1,775 people living in Rancho Alegre. These people lived in 544 homes, and 441 of those were families.
Community Makeup
Many homes in Rancho Alegre have children under 18 living there. About 54.8% of homes were married couples living together.
The average home had about 3 people. The average family had about 3 to 4 people.
Age Groups in Rancho Alegre
The people in Rancho Alegre come from all age groups.
- About 34% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 11.8% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 25.5% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 18.8% were older adults, aged 45 to 64.
- About 9.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Rancho Alegre was 28 years old.
Education in Rancho Alegre
Students in Rancho Alegre attend schools in the Alice Independent School District. The main high school for the area is Alice High School.
See also
In Spanish: Rancho Alegre (Texas) para niños
