Tierra Dorada, Texas facts for kids
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Tierra Dorada, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 28 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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Tierra Dorada is a small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is like a town that doesn't have its own local government. It's a way for the U.S. Census Bureau to collect information about places that are not officially cities or towns.
Tierra Dorada was created as a new CDP just before the 2010 census. It was once part of a larger CDP called La Rosita. In 2010, only 28 people lived there.
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Where is Tierra Dorada Located?
Tierra Dorada is found in southern Texas. Its exact location is at coordinates 26°24′2″N 98°55′17″W / 26.40056°N 98.92139°W. This means it's about 26 degrees north of the equator and 98 degrees west of the prime meridian.
How Many People Live in Tierra Dorada?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 28 | — | |
| 2020 | 29 | 3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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Tierra Dorada was first counted as its own CDP in the 2010 U.S. Census. It was one of ten new CDPs created from the larger La Rosita area. This helped the census get more exact numbers for these smaller communities.
Population Changes in Tierra Dorada
The U.S. Census keeps track of how many people live in different places. In 2010, Tierra Dorada had 28 residents. By the 2020 U.S. Census, the population had grown slightly to 29 people.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people living in an area. Most people in Tierra Dorada are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education in Tierra Dorada
Students in Tierra Dorada attend schools that are part of the Roma Independent School District. This school district serves several communities in the area.
Children living in Tierra Dorada go to Delia Gonzalez (DG) Garcia Elementary School. For high school, students attend Roma High School. This is the main high school for the entire district.
See also
In Spanish: Tierra Dorada (Texas) para niños
