Taft Southwest, Texas facts for kids
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Taft Southwest, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | San Patricio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,296 |
| • Density | 2,160/sq mi (810/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78390
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| FIPS code | 48-71696 |
Taft Southwest is a small community located in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for collecting information about people. In 2020, about 1,296 people lived there.
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Where is Taft Southwest?
Taft Southwest is located in the southern part of Texas. Its exact location is 27°58′13″N 97°24′11″W / 27.97028°N 97.40306°W.
Land Area
The community covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Taft Southwest?
The number of people living in Taft Southwest has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,721 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,460 | −15.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,296 | −11.2% | |
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Community Makeup
In 2000, there were 1,721 people living in Taft Southwest. Most people living there identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Taft Southwest had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people. The median age of residents was around 30 years old.
Education in Taft Southwest
Students in Taft Southwest attend schools that are part of the Taft Independent School District. This district provides education for children in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Taft Southwest (Texas) para niños
