Relampago, Texas facts for kids
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Relampago, Texas
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Texas State Historical Marker for 19th century Relampago Ranch.
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Location of Relampago, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 129 |
| • Density | 99/sq mi (37.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78570
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-61532 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1345031 |
Relampago is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2020, about 129 people lived in Relampago. It is part of the larger McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan area. This means it's connected to these bigger cities nearby.
The name "Relampago" comes from the Relampago Ranch. This ranch was started in 1856 by José María Mora and Thaddeus Rhodes. The word Relámpago means "lightning flash" in Spanish and Portuguese.
Population of Relampago
Relampago first appeared as a census-designated place in the year 2000. This is when the U.S. government started counting its population as a separate area.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 104 | — | |
| 2010 | 132 | 26.9% | |
| 2020 | 129 | −2.3% | |
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Who Lives in Relampago?
In 2020, most people living in Relampago were of Hispanic or Latino background. They made up about 96% of the population. A small number of people were White (not Hispanic) or Asian.
In 2000, there were 104 people living in Relampago. There were 36 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 29 of these households were families.
- Many households (38.9%) had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (52.8%) were married couples.
- The average household had about 2.89 people.
- The average family had about 3.28 people.
The median age of people in Relampago in 2000 was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older.
Education
Students in Relampago attend schools in the Mercedes Independent School District.
There are also special schools called magnet schools. These schools are run by the South Texas Independent School District. They offer special programs and also serve the community of Relampago.
See also
In Spanish: Relámpago (Texas) para niños
