Rancho Chico, Texas facts for kids
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Rancho Chico, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | San Patricio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 387 |
| • Density | 770/sq mi (298/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78387
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| FIPS code | 48-60534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852757 |
Rancho Chico is a small community located in San Patricio County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting population information. It is not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2020, about 387 people lived in Rancho Chico.
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Geography of Rancho Chico
Rancho Chico is found in the state of Texas. You can find its exact location on a map using these coordinates: 28°1′39″N 97°29′52″W / 28.02750°N 97.49778°W.
The community covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (which is about 1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within Rancho Chico itself.
Population and People
The number of people living in Rancho Chico has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 309 | — | |
| 2010 | 396 | 28.2% | |
| 2020 | 387 | −2.3% | |
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Community Life
In 2000, there were 100 households in Rancho Chico. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were families.
About 36% of the households had children under 18 living with them. This shows that Rancho Chico is a place where many families raise their kids.
Age Groups
The people in Rancho Chico are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 32% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 8.7% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 29.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11% were 65 years of age or older.
The average age of people in Rancho Chico was 33 years old.
Education
Students in Rancho Chico attend schools that are part of the Sinton Independent School District. The main high school for students in this area is Sinton High School.
See also
In Spanish: Rancho Chico (Texas) para niños
