Villa del Sol, Texas facts for kids
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Villa del Sol, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 790/sq mi (306/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-75554 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852777 |
Villa del Sol is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, in the United States. It's 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, about 153 people lived there. Villa del Sol is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen area.
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Where is Villa del Sol?
Villa del Sol is located in the northwest part of Cameron County. You can find it near Texas State Highway 345. This highway goes southwest about 5 miles to the town of San Benito. The community covers a small area of land, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Villa del Sol?
The population of Villa del Sol has changed a bit over the years.
- In 2000, there were 132 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 175.
- In 2020, it was 153 people.
Villa del Sol was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
People and Backgrounds in 2020
The U.S. Census helps us understand the different groups of people living in Villa del Sol.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 8 | 7 | 0 | 6.06% | 4.00% | 0.00% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.65% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2.27% | 0.00% | 0.65% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.65% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.57% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 121 | 167 | 150 | 91.67% | 95.43% | 98.04% |
| Total | 132 | 175 | 153 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, most people in Villa del Sol were of Hispanic or Latino background. About 91.67% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The community had many families with children. The average age was 22 years old, meaning it was a relatively young community.
Education for Kids
Students in Villa del Sol attend schools in the Rio Hondo Independent School District. This district provides public education for the area. Also, the South Texas Independent School District offers special magnet schools that serve the community. These schools often focus on specific subjects like science or health.
See also
In Spanish: Villa del Sol (Texas) para niños
