South Point, Texas facts for kids
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South Point, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,014 |
| • Density | 756.8/sq mi (292.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-69194 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852770 |
South Point is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2020, about 1,014 people lived in South Point. It's special because it's the southernmost census-designated place in the entire state of Texas!
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Where is South Point Located?
South Point is found in the southern part of Cameron County. It's near a bend in the Rio Grande river. This bend includes the very southernmost point of the river and of Texas itself.
The community is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of this southernmost point. South Point is also about 9 miles (14 km) east of the center of Brownsville, a larger city nearby.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, South Point covers a total area of about 3.5 square kilometers (1.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 3.3 square kilometers (1.3 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live in South Point?
South Point first appeared in the U.S. Census in 2000. Since then, its population has changed a bit.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,118 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,376 | 23.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,014 | −26.3% | |
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Who Lives in South Point?
The 2020 United States census showed that 1,014 people lived in South Point. There were 252 households and 252 families in the community.
Most people in South Point are of Hispanic or Latino background. This group made up about 95.96% of the population in 2020. Other groups, like White people, Black or African American people, and people of mixed races, make up smaller parts of the population.
Schools in South Point
Students in South Point attend schools that are part of the Brownsville Independent School District. This district provides public education for the area.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District runs special "magnet schools" that serve the community. These schools often focus on specific subjects, like science or health, and students from different areas can attend them.
See also
In Spanish: South Point (Texas) para niños
