Yznaga, Texas facts for kids
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Yznaga, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.46 sq mi (14.15 km2) |
| • Land | 5.45 sq mi (14.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 108 |
| • Density | 19.77/sq mi (7.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-80686 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852784 |
Yznaga is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area the government tracks for population numbers, even though it's not officially a city. In 2020, about 108 people lived there. Yznaga is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Brownsville and Harlingen.
Where is Yznaga Located?
Yznaga is found in the northwest part of Cameron County. It is located at coordinates 26°18′45″N 97°49′4″W / 26.31250°N 97.81778°W. To the north, it shares a border with Sebastian, which is in Willacy County. Yznaga is about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Harlingen and 14 miles (23 km) south of Raymondville.
The United States Census Bureau says that Yznaga covers a total area of about 5.46 square miles (14.15 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.45 square miles (14.11 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 103 | — | |
| 2010 | 91 | −11.7% | |
| 2020 | 108 | 18.7% | |
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Yznaga was first recognized as a "census-designated place" in the year 2000. This means the government started collecting specific population data for it then.
Who Lives in Yznaga?
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Yznaga over the years. The US Census counts people by their race and also by whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 15 | 4 | 9 | 14.56% | 4.40% | 8.33% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 88 | 87 | 99 | 85.44% | 95.60% | 91.67% |
| Total | 103 | 91 | 108 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In the year 2000, there were 103 people living in Yznaga. These people lived in 34 households, and 28 of those were families. Most of the people in Yznaga were of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 85.44% of the population.
About 38% of the households had children under 18 living there. Most households (61.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.39 people.
The population of Yznaga was spread out by age. About 31% were under 18, and 16.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Yznaga was 34 years old.
Education
The schools in Yznaga are part of the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District. This district provides public education for the community.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District has special schools called "magnet schools" that serve students from Yznaga. These schools often focus on specific subjects like science or health.
See also
In Spanish: Yznaga (Texas) para niños
