Santa Clara, Texas facts for kids
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Santa Clara, Texas
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Location of Santa Clara, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Guadalupe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 sq mi (5.58 km2) |
| • Land | 2.15 sq mi (5.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 778 |
| • Density | 361.9/sq mi (139.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-65690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411817 |
Santa Clara is a small city located in Guadalupe County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 778 people lived there. This was a bit more than the 725 people counted in 2010. Santa Clara is part of the larger San Antonio area. It officially became a city in May 1999.
Where is Santa Clara Located?
Santa Clara is found in the western part of Guadalupe County. It is west and north of a town called Marion. It is also east of Cibolo. Seguin, which is the main city of the county, is about 13 miles (21 km) to the east. Downtown San Antonio is about 25 miles (40 km) to the southwest.
The United States Census Bureau says that Santa Clara covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Santa Clara?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 889 | — | |
| 2010 | 725 | −18.4% | |
| 2020 | 778 | 7.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In the year 2000, there were 889 people living in Santa Clara. These people lived in 297 homes, and 247 of these were families. The city had about 428 people per square mile (165 people per square kilometer). There were 310 housing units, which means places where people could live.
Most people in Santa Clara were White (about 90%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 13% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes (43.4%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (74.7%) were married couples living together. About 12% of homes had just one person living there. The average home had almost 3 people, and the average family had over 3 people.
The people in Santa Clara were of different ages. About 28.6% were under 18 years old. About 8.8% were 65 years or older. The average age was 37 years.
In 2000, the average income for a home in Santa Clara was $51,250 per year. For families, the average income was $54,500. A small number of families (1.8%) and people (7.9%) lived below the poverty line. This included 15% of those under 18.
Schools in Santa Clara
Students in Santa Clara attend schools that are part of the Marion Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Clara (Texas) para niños
