Villa Pancho, Texas facts for kids
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Villa Pancho, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| • Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 467 |
| • Density | 1,730/sq mi (670/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-75614 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852778 |
Villa Pancho is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
In 2020, the population of Villa Pancho was 467 people. This was a change from 2010, when 788 people lived there. Villa Pancho is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen area.
Location and Size
Villa Pancho is located in the southern part of Cameron County. It is surrounded by the city of Brownsville. The community is about 6 miles (about 10 kilometers) east of Brownsville's city center.
The United States Census Bureau says that Villa Pancho covers a total area of about 0.7 square kilometers (0.27 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes
Villa Pancho was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 386 | — | |
| 2010 | 788 | 104.1% | |
| 2020 | 467 | −40.7% | |
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Who Lives in Villa Pancho?
The people living in Villa Pancho come from different backgrounds. The U.S. Census looks at different groups to understand the population.
In 2020, most people in Villa Pancho identified as Hispanic or Latino. They made up about 97% of the population. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
In 2000, there were 386 people living in Villa Pancho. There were 96 households and 86 families. A household is a group of people living together.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 4 people. The average family had about 4 people.
The median age in Villa Pancho in 2000 was 23 years old. This means half the people were younger than 23, and half were older.
Education for Kids
Students in Villa Pancho attend schools run by the Brownsville Independent School District. This district provides public education for the community.
There are also special schools called magnet schools. These schools are operated by the South Texas Independent School District. They offer unique programs for students in the area.
