Tulsita, Texas facts for kids
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Tulsita, Texas
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Location of Tulsita, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31 |
| • Density | 107.1/sq mi (41.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78146
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| FIPS code | 48-73904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1370201 |
Tulsita is a very small community located in Bee County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government uses for counting people, even if it's not a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, only 31 people lived in Tulsita.
Where is Tulsita?
Tulsita is found in the northern part of Bee County, Texas. A major road, U.S. Route 181, goes right through the community. If you travel south on this road, you'll reach Beeville, which is about 18 miles away and is the main city of Bee County. Going north for about 12 miles on the same road will take you to Kenedy.
The area of Tulsita is quite small. It covers about 0.75 square kilometers (which is about 0.29 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Tulsita?
The number of people living in Tulsita has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 20 people.
- In 2010, the population dropped to 14 people.
- By 2020, it grew to 31 people.
Tulsita was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
In 2000, there were 8 households, which means 8 groups of people living together. Most people living there were White, and a good number were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households in Tulsita in 2000 had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2 to 3 people. The community had people of all ages, from young children to older adults. The average age was 34 years old.
Education
Students living in Tulsita attend schools that are part of the Pettus Independent School District. This district provides education for children in the area.
Images for kids
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Location of Tulsita, Texas
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Map of Bee County showing Tulsita
See also
In Spanish: Tulsita (Texas) para niños
