Salineño, Texas facts for kids
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Salineño, Texas
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Location of Salineno, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 1,800/sq mi (700/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78585
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-64316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1346183 |
Salineño is a small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is 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.
The name of the community was changed in 2008. A special mark, called a tilde (~) was added over the second "n" in its name. In 2020, about 176 people lived in Salineño. This number was a bit lower than the 201 people who lived there in 2010.
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Where is Salineño Located?
Salineño is found in southern Texas. It is located at coordinates 26.517553 degrees north and 99.112058 degrees west. This helps people find it on a map.
The community is quite small. Its total area is about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Salineño?
Salineño was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000. The tilde was officially added to its name in the 2010 U.S. Census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 304 | — | |
| 2010 | 201 | −33.9% | |
| 2020 | 176 | −12.4% | |
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Most of the people living in Salineño are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 98% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Salineño
Students in Salineño attend public schools. These schools are part of the Roma Independent School District.
Younger students go to Emma Vera Elementary School. After elementary school, students attend Roma Middle School. For high school, students go to Roma High School. This high school serves all students in the district.
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A view of Salineño, Texas
See also
In Spanish: Salineño (Texas) para niños
