Vinton, Texas facts for kids
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Vinton, Texas
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Location of Vinton, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso |
| Incorporated | 1961 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.74 sq mi (7.10 km2) |
| • Land | 2.74 sq mi (7.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,839 ft (1,170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,684 |
| • Density | 979.6/sq mi (378.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
79821
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| Area code(s) | 915 |
| FIPS code | 48-75668 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413596 |
Vinton is a small village in El Paso County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 2,684 people lived there. Vinton is part of the larger El Paso area, which includes the city of El Paso and its surrounding towns.
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History of Vinton
Long before European settlers arrived, Native American people lived in the area where Vinton is now. Later, Spanish explorers and travelers used this spot as a resting place. It was along an important road called the Camino Real (Royal Road). This road went from El Paso to Santa Fe and followed the east side of the Rio Grande river.
Early Names and Travelers
During Spanish and Mexican rule, the area was known as La Salinera. This name came from the many salt cedar trees that grew there. After the United States took over the area, this stopping point became known as Cottonwood. It was located in the northern part of Vinton, close to the river.
In the mid-1800s, Cottonwood was a busy place for mail and stagecoach lines. From 1857, the San Antonio-San Diego Mail Line used it. Then, from 1858 to 1861, the Butterfield Overland Mail had a stage station there called Cottonwood Station. This station was about 22 miles from El Paso.
How Vinton Got Its Name
The village of Vinton was named after John C. Vinton. He was a surveyor for the Southern Pacific Railroad. In 1881, he helped plan the railroad's route through this area. The town likely started around that time.
A post office opened in Vinton in 1892. The town grew slowly over the next 100 years. By 1990, its population was 605 people. Then, it grew much faster, tripling to 1,892 people by the year 2000.
Vinton officially became a village on August 8, 1961. It was first called the "Village of Industry." This was because Border Steel Corporation opened a steel mill in the town that year. Today, the mill is owned by Arcelor Mittal and is still operating.
Geography of Vinton
Vinton covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (7.10 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 372 | — | |
| 1990 | 605 | 62.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,892 | 212.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,971 | 4.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,684 | 36.2% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 2,684 people living in Vinton. There were 432 households and 379 families in the village.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Vinton in 2020. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic."
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 363 | 13.52% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 70 | 2.61% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 63 | 2.35% |
| Asian (NH) | 20 | 0.75% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 6 | 0.22% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 9 | 0.34% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,151 | 80.14% |
| Total | 2,684 |
Education in Vinton
Most of Vinton is served by the Canutillo Independent School District. A small part of the village is in the Anthony Independent School District.
Childress Elementary School is located right in Vinton. Students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade go to Childress. For middle school (sixth to eighth grades), students attend Canutillo Middle School. High school students go to Canutillo High School. Some students may also attend Northwest Early College High School if they meet the requirements.
