Santa Rosa, Starr County, Texas facts for kids
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Santa Rosa, 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) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 265 |
| • Density | 2,700/sq mi (1,000/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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Santa Rosa 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 the government counts as a separate place for population studies, even though it's not officially a city or town.
In 2010, Santa Rosa had a population of 241 people. By 2020, its population grew slightly to 265 people. Santa Rosa was created as a new CDP for the 2010 census. Before that, it was part of an older CDP called Santa Cruz.
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Where is Santa Rosa Located?
Santa Rosa is found in southern Texas. Its exact location is at 26.348732 degrees north latitude and -98.769912 degrees west longitude. This puts it in Starr County, which is in the southern part of Texas, close to the border with Mexico.
Who Lives in Santa Rosa?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 241 | — | |
| 2020 | 265 | 10.0% | |
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The population of Santa Rosa has grown a little bit. In 2010, there were 241 people. By 2020, this number increased to 265 people.
Population Details from 2020
The United States Census collects information about people living in different areas. In Santa Rosa, most of the people identify as Hispanic or Latino. In 2020, about 99.25% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. A very small number of people, about 0.75%, identified as White alone (not Hispanic).
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.75% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 241 | 263 | 100.00% | 99.25% |
| Total | 241 | 265 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in Santa Rosa
Students living in Santa Rosa attend schools that are part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This school district helps provide education for children in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Rosa (condado de Starr) para niños
