Santa Maria, Texas facts for kids
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Santa Maria, Texas
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Location of Santa Maria, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
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| • Total | 651 |
| • Density | 2,810/sq mi (1,090/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78592
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-65744 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1376017 |
Santa Maria is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own official city government. In 2020, about 651 people lived there. Santa Maria is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen metropolitan area.
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Where is Santa Maria Located?
Santa Maria is found in the southwestern part of Cameron County. It is located at coordinates 26°4′41″N 97°50′53″W / 26.07806°N 97.84806°W. A main road, U.S. Route 281, goes through the community. This road leads southeast about 27 miles (43 km) to Brownsville. It also goes west about 26 miles (42 km) to Hidalgo.
The community is very close to the Rio Grande river. This river forms the border between Mexico and the United States. Santa Maria covers a total land area of about 0.63 square kilometers (0.24 square miles). There is no water area within the CDP.
Population and People of Santa Maria
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 846 | — | |
| 2010 | 733 | −13.4% | |
| 2020 | 651 | −11.2% | |
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Santa Maria was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
Who Lives in Santa Maria?
In 2020, the population of Santa Maria was 651 people. Most of the people living in Santa Maria are of Hispanic or Latino background. They make up about 97.24% of the population. A smaller number of residents are White or of mixed race.
In 2000, there were 846 people living in Santa Maria. The community had 220 households, with many families living together. About 49% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 3.85 people.
The median age in Santa Maria in 2000 was 26 years old. This means half the population was younger than 26 and half was older. About 36% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Santa Maria
Students in Santa Maria attend schools run by the Santa Maria Independent School District. This district provides public education for the community.
In addition, the South Texas Independent School District also serves Santa Maria. This district operates special "magnet schools" that offer unique programs for students.
See also
In Spanish: Santa María (Texas) para niños
