South Fork Estates, Texas facts for kids
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South Fork Estates, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Hogg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km2) |
| • Land | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 136 |
| • Density | 40.5/sq mi (15.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-68966 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852769 |
South Fork Estates is a small community in Jim Hogg County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, 136 people lived here. This was a big jump from 70 people in 2010.
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Where is South Fork Estates Located?
South Fork Estates is in the northern part of Jim Hogg County. You can find it at these coordinates: 27°16′2″N 98°43′30″W / 27.26722°N 98.72500°W.
Texas State Highway 16 runs along the east side of the community. This highway goes north about 3 miles (5 km) to Hebbronville. Hebbronville is the main town and county seat for Jim Hogg County. The highway also goes southwest about 19 miles (31 km) to Randado.
The United States Census Bureau says that South Fork Estates covers a total area of 8.7 square kilometers (about 3.4 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in South Fork Estates has changed over the years. This information comes from the U.S. Census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 47 | — | |
| 2010 | 70 | 48.9% | |
| 2020 | 136 | 94.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 47 people living in South Fork Estates. These people lived in 15 households, and 10 of these were families. The population density was about 14 people per square mile.
Most people in 2000 were identified as White. About 2% were Native American. Over 25% were from other races. A large number, about 76%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples. Some households had a single parent, usually a mother. The average household had about 3 people.
The population was quite young in 2000. About 42% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 34 years.
Schools in South Fork Estates
All children in South Fork Estates go to schools in the Jim Hogg County Independent School District. This school district serves the entire county.
There are three schools in the district. They are all located in the nearby community of Hebbronville.
- Hebbronville Elementary School
- Hebbronville Junior High School
- Hebbronville High School
See also
In Spanish: South Fork Estates (Texas) para niños
