Spring Garden-Terra Verde, Texas facts for kids
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Spring Garden-Terra Verde, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Nueces |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| • Land | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 693 |
| • Density | 228.7/sq mi (88.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-69710 |
Spring Garden-Terra Verde was a special kind of community in Nueces County, Texas, United States. It was known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the government for counting people, but it wasn't a city or town with its own local government. In 2000, about 693 people lived there.
Later, for the 2010 census, Spring Garden-Terra Verde split into two smaller communities: Spring Gardens and Tierra Grande.
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Where Was Spring Garden-Terra Verde?
Spring Garden-Terra Verde was located in Texas. Its exact spot was at coordinates 27.761568 degrees north and 97.725473 degrees west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, this community covered a total area of about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no water.
Who Lived in Spring Garden-Terra Verde?
In 2000, the community had 693 people living there. These people made up 178 households, and 155 of these were families. The population was spread out, with about 228.7 people per square mile (88.3 people per square kilometer). There were also 211 housing units, which are places where people live.
The people living in Spring Garden-Terra Verde were a mix of different backgrounds. About 68.25% were White, 0.43% were African American, and 0.72% were Native American. About 28.43% were from other racial groups, and 2.16% identified with two or more races. A large part of the population, 97.11%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Spring Garden-Terra Verde had children. About 57.9% of households had kids under 18 living with them. Most households, 66.9%, were married couples living together. About 13.5% were households led by a female without a husband present.
The average household had about 3.89 people, and the average family had about 4.20 people.
The population included people of all ages:
- About 40.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 11.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 13.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 5.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Spring Garden-Terra Verde was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were about 111.3 males.
Education in the Community
Students in Spring Garden-Terra Verde attended schools that were part of the Robstown Independent School District.
