Rosita, Texas facts for kids
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Rosita, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Maverick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.0 sq mi (20.6 km2) |
| • Land | 7.8 sq mi (20.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,501 |
| • Density | 437.6/sq mi (170.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78852
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-63364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852763 |
Rosita, once known as Rosita South, is a special type of community in Maverick County, Texas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 3,501 people lived in Rosita. An important part of the community is the Kickapoo Indian Reservation of Texas, which is located within Rosita.
Where is Rosita?
Rosita is located in Texas at these coordinates: 28°37′28″N 100°26′1″W / 28.62444°N 100.43361°W. This means it's in the southern part of the state.
The area of Rosita is about 8.0 square miles (20.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 7.8 square miles (20.1 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,574 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,704 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,501 | 29.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,574 people living in Rosita. These people lived in 624 households, and 577 of these were families.
Many households in Rosita had children under 18 living there, about 67.8%. Most families, 73.1%, were married couples living together.
The people in Rosita are of different backgrounds. In 2000, about 83.14% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Rosita in 2000 was 22 years old. A large part of the population, 44.8%, was under 18 years old.
Schools in Rosita
Students in Rosita attend schools that are part of the Eagle Pass Independent School District.
Images for kids
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A map showing the location of Rosita in Maverick County, Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Rosita (Texas) para niños
