Roma Creek, Texas facts for kids
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Roma Creek, Texas
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Former census designated place
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 350 |
| • Density | 1,800/sq mi (680/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78584
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| FIPS code | 48-63026 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852761 |
Roma Creek was a small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It used to be called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it wasn't an officially incorporated town.
In 2010, about 350 people lived there. This was fewer than the 610 people who lived there in 2000. By the time of the 2020 U.S. Census, Roma Creek had become part of the nearby city of Roma.
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Where Was Roma Creek Located?
Roma Creek was located in southern Texas. Its exact coordinates were 26°25′9″N 99°1′6.5″W / 26.41917°N 99.018472°W.
It was first listed as a CDP in the 2000 U.S. Census. Before the 2010 U.S. Census, some parts of Roma Creek were added to the city of Roma. Other parts were used to create three new CDPs: Evergreen, Fronton Ranchettes, and Ramos.
Because of these changes, Roma Creek became much smaller. Its total area was only 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), all of it land. The rest of the CDP was later absorbed by the city of Roma before the 2020 U.S. Census.
How Many People Lived There?
The population of Roma Creek changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 610 | — | |
| 2010 | 350 | −42.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 350 people living in Roma Creek. Almost all of the people (99.71%) identified as Hispanic or Latino. Only a very small number (0.29%) were White and not Hispanic.
Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 610 people living in Roma Creek. There were 141 households, and most of them (133) were families. The community was very close-knit.
- Most households (70.2%) had children under 18 living with them.
- Many families (76.6%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 4.24 people.
The population was quite young. About 42.6% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 23 years.
Schools in Roma Creek
Public schools in Roma Creek were part of the Roma Independent School District.
- Younger students attended Emma Vera Elementary School.
- Older students went to Roma High School.
In 2009–2010, the schools for Roma Creek students included:
- Anna S. Canavan Elementary School (for pre-kindergarten)
- Emma Vera Elementary School (for grades K-5)
- Roma Middle School (for grades 6–8)
- Roma High School (for grades 9–12)
Images for kids
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Map showing the location of Roma Creek in Starr County, Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Roma Creek (Texas) para niños
