Reid Hope King, Texas facts for kids
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Reid Hope King, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 667 |
| • Density | 2,244/sq mi (866/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-61466 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852760 |
Reid Hope King is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 667 people lived there. Reid Hope King is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen area, which is a major metropolitan region.
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Where is Reid Hope King Located?
Reid Hope King is found in the southern part of Cameron County. Its exact location is 25°55′11″N 97°24′44″W / 25.91972°N 97.41222°W. Texas State Highway 4 runs along the southern edge of the community. This highway goes west about 6 miles (10 km) to the city of Brownsville. If you travel east on the highway for about 18 miles (29 km), you will reach Boca Chica Beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau reports that Reid Hope King covers a total area of about 0.77 square kilometers (0.30 square miles). Most of this area, about 0.73 square kilometers (0.28 square miles), is land. The remaining 0.04 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), which is about 4.87% of the total, is water.
Who Lives in Reid Hope King?
Reid Hope King was first recognized as a census-designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census. The number of people living there has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 802 | — | |
| 2010 | 786 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 667 | −15.1% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the population of Reid Hope King was 667 people. Most residents identify as Hispanic or Latino. This group made up about 95.95% of the population in 2020. Other groups, including White, Black, and Mixed race individuals, make up the rest of the community.
Life in the Community
In 2000, there were 194 households in Reid Hope King. Many of these households, about 56.2%, had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 4.13 people. The average family size was 4.38 people.
The community's population is quite young. In 2000, about 38.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 24 years. This means half the population was younger than 24, and half was older.
The median income for a household in 2000 was $19,732. The median income for a family was $25,865. About 41.2% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 45.3% of those under 18 and 54.3% of those 65 or older.
Schools in Reid Hope King
Students in Reid Hope King attend schools that are part of the Brownsville 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." Magnet schools offer unique programs and focus areas, attracting students from different places who are interested in those specific subjects.
See also
In Spanish: Reid Hope King para niños
