Solis, Texas facts for kids
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Solis, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 722 |
| • Density | 441.0/sq mi (170.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-68678 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852767 |
Solis is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as one.
In 2020, about 722 people lived in Solis. It's part of a larger area that includes the cities of Brownsville and Harlingen.
Where is Solis?
Solis is located in the western part of Cameron County. It's west of the city of La Feria. The community is split into two parts, a northern and a southern section. These parts are separated by the city limits of La Feria.
The main highway, Interstate 2 (also known as U.S. Route 83), runs west of La Feria's center. Solis is next to another community called Ratamosa to the north. Harlingen is about 10 miles (16 km) to the east. McAllen is about 25 miles (40 km) to the west, easily reached by I-2.
The total area of Solis is about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Solis?
Solis was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000. The population has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 545 people.
- In 2010, the population was 512.
- By 2020, the number of people living in Solis grew to 722.
People and Backgrounds
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different areas. This helps us understand the community better.
The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups in Solis over time. It's important to know that "Hispanic/Latino" is an ethnic group. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 140 | 77 | 53 | 25.69% | 15.04% | 7.34% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.14% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.55% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.18% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1.47% | 0.78% | 0.97% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 396 | 430 | 657 | 72.66% | 83.98% | 91.00% |
| Total | 545 | 512 | 722 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, most people in Solis were of Hispanic or Latino background. This group made up about 72.66% of the population. About 80.92% of the people identified as White.
The average household in Solis had about 3.34 people. The average family had about 3.90 people. Many households (41.7%) had children under 18 living there.
The median age in Solis in 2000 was 30 years old. This means half the people were younger than 30 and half were older. About 34.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Solis
Students in Solis attend schools in the La Feria Independent School District. This district provides public education for the community.
In addition, the South Texas Independent School District also serves the area. This district runs special "magnet schools." These schools offer unique programs for students who want to focus on specific subjects.
See also
In Spanish: Solis (Texas) para niños
