Siesta Shores, Texas facts for kids
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Siesta Shores, Texas
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Location of Siesta Shores, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Zapata |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.85 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
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| • Total | 1,450 |
| • Density | 906/sq mi (350/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78076
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| FIPS code | 48-67778 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1347112 |
Siesta Shores is a small community located in Zapata County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 1,450 people lived in Siesta Shores.
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Where is Siesta Shores Located?
Siesta Shores is found in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26°51′25″N 99°15′8″W / 26.85694°N 99.25222°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Siesta Shores is about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). A little less than half of this area is land, and the rest is water.
Who Lives in Siesta Shores?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 890 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,382 | 55.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,450 | 4.9% | |
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The number of people living in Siesta Shores has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 890 people. By 2010, the population had increased to 1,382, and in 2020, it reached 1,450 residents.
In 2000, there were 292 households in Siesta Shores. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households (about 42.5%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together.
The community is made up of people of different backgrounds. In 2000, about 83% of the people were identified as White, and a large portion, nearly 80%, were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
The average age of people in Siesta Shores in 2000 was 32 years old. About one-third of the population was under 18 years old, showing it is a community with many young people and families.
Education in Siesta Shores
All students in Siesta Shores attend schools that are part of the Zapata County Independent School District. This school district serves the entire Zapata County area.
See also
In Spanish: Siesta Shores para niños
