Ratamosa, Texas facts for kids
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Ratamosa, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 197 |
| • Density | 98.9/sq mi (38.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-60686 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852759 |
Ratamosa is a small community located in Cameron County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 197 people lived there. Ratamosa is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Brownsville and Harlingen.
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Where is Ratamosa?
Ratamosa is in the western part of Cameron County, Texas. It is located at coordinates 26.206570 degrees North and -97.849640 degrees West. The community of Solis borders Ratamosa to the south. It is also about 5 miles (8 km) northwest of La Feria.
How Big is Ratamosa?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Ratamosa CDP covers a total area of about 5.16 square kilometers (1.99 sq mi). Most of this area is land, about 5.13 square kilometers (1.98 sq mi). A very small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 sq mi), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 218 | — | |
| 2010 | 254 | 16.5% | |
| 2020 | 197 | −22.4% | |
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Ratamosa was first counted as a census-designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.
Who Lives in Ratamosa?
In 2020, the population of Ratamosa was 197 people. Most residents were of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 67.51% of the population. About 26.40% of the people were White (not Hispanic). There were also smaller numbers of Native American and mixed-race individuals.
In 2000, there were 218 people living in Ratamosa. There were 71 households, and 56 of these were families. The average household had about 3 people. The community had a mix of ages, with about 26.6% of the population being under 18 years old. The median age was 37 years.
Education in Ratamosa
Students in Ratamosa attend schools within the La Feria Independent School District. This district provides public education for the community.
Additionally, the South Texas Independent School District also serves the area. This district operates special "magnet schools" that offer unique programs for students.
See also
In Spanish: Ratamosa (Texas) para niños
