Rangerville, Texas facts for kids
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Rangerville, Texas
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Location of Rangerville, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km2) |
| • Land | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
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| • Total | 255 |
| • Density | 72.6/sq mi (28.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78586
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-60644 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1375631 |
Rangerville is a village in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It was incorporated in 1958. The population was 255 at the 2020 census, up from 289 at the 2010 census.
Rangerville is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.
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Geography
Rangerville is located in southwestern Cameron County at 26°6′11″N 97°44′20″W / 26.10306°N 97.73889°W (26.103104, -97.738982). It is 7 miles (11 km) southwest of the center of Harlingen and 4 miles (6 km) north of the Rio Grande.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village had a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), of which 3.5 square miles (9.0 km2) are land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 1.50%, is covered by water.
The village is governed by a mayor and two city commissioners; it has no taxes and provides no services.
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 24 | 9.41% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 0.39% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.39% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 3 | 1.18% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 225 | 88.24% |
| Total | 255 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 255 people, 62 households, and 17 families residing in the village.
Education
Rangerville is located in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.
See also
In Spanish: Rangerville (Texas) para niños
