Tierra Grande, Texas facts for kids
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Tierra Grande, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Nueces |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km2) |
| • Land | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 303 |
| • Density | 64.5/sq mi (24.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-72952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852773 |
Tierra Grande is a small community in Nueces County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city.
In 2020, about 303 people lived in Tierra Grande. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 403 people lived there.
Where is Tierra Grande?
Tierra Grande is located in Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 27°41′44″N 97°34′47″W / 27.69556°N 97.57972°W.
The community covers a total area of about 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Tierra Grande?
The number of people living in Tierra Grande has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 362 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 403 people.
- By 2020, the population was 303 people.
In 2000, there were 105 households in Tierra Grande. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (64.8%) were married couples. About 46.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people living in Tierra Grande come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 79.28% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Tierra Grande in 2000 was 29 years old. About 33.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools in Tierra Grande
Most of Tierra Grande is part of the West Oso Independent School District. A smaller part of the community belongs to the Bishop Consolidated Independent School District. Students in the West Oso district attend West Oso High School.
See also
In Spanish: Tierra Grande (Texas) para niños
