Realitos, Texas facts for kids
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Realitos, Texas
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Location of Realitos, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Duval |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| • Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 121 |
| • Density | 450/sq mi (173/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78376
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-60932 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1344876 |
Realitos is a small community in Duval County, Texas, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 121 people lived in Realitos.
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History of Realitos
Realitos began to grow after its first post office opened in 1886. By 1890, about 400 people lived there. Just two years later, the population reached its highest point, with an estimated 800 residents.
Population Changes Over Time
After its peak, the number of people living in Realitos started to go down. By 1914, only about 225 residents were reported. This shows how communities can change in size over the years.
School and Buildings
In the 1960s, Realitos still had its own school. However, in the mid-1970s, this school joined with the Benavides Independent School District. Even today, some older buildings remain in Realitos. These include a former pool hall, a store, and a gas station.
Geography of Realitos
Realitos is located in the southern part of Duval County, Texas. Its exact location is at coordinates 27.445491 degrees North and -98.528786 degrees West.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Texas State Highway 359 is an important road that passes through Realitos. This highway connects Realitos to other towns.
- It goes northeast about 13 miles (21 km) to Benavides.
- It continues about 29 miles (47 km) to San Diego, which is the main town of Duval County.
- The highway also goes southwest about 13 miles (21 km) to Hebbronville.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Realitos CDP covers a total area of about 0.7 square kilometers (0.27 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
People of Realitos
The population of Realitos has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during recent censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 209 | — | |
| 2010 | 184 | −12.0% | |
| 2020 | 121 | −34.2% | |
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Community Life in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 209 people living in Realitos. These people lived in 77 households, and 58 of these were families. The community had about 770 people per square mile (297 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Realitos in 2000 were White (84.21%). A smaller number were Native American (2.87%) or from other racial backgrounds. About 92.82% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 29.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (49.4%) were married couples. About 20.8% of households were led by a female without a husband present. The average household had 2.71 people, and the average family had 3.20 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 was spread across different age groups:
- 26.3% were under 18 years old.
- 10.0% were between 18 and 24.
- 20.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 24.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 18.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Realitos was 41 years old.
Income and Poverty
In 2000, the average income for a household in Realitos was $18,625. For families, the average income was $17,125. The income per person was $11,221. About 41.5% of families and 51.0% of all people in Realitos lived below the poverty line. This included 82.5% of those under 18 and 75.0% of those 65 or older.
Realitos has been noted for having a very young median age in the past. This means that, on average, the people living there were quite young.
Education in Realitos
Students in Realitos attend schools that are part of the Benavides Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Realitos (Texas) para niños
