Zarate, Texas facts for kids
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Zarate, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 79 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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Zarate is a small community in Starr County, Texas, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a separate place for population numbers. Zarate was first counted in the 2010 census. At that time, it had 59 people living there.
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Where is Zarate Located?
Zarate is found in southern Texas. It is located at specific geographic coordinates: 26°19′12″N 98°38′13″W / 26.32000°N 98.63694°W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Many People Live in Zarate?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 59 | — | |
| 2020 | 79 | 33.9% | |
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Zarate was first recognized as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. This means it was officially counted as its own community for the first time then.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Zarate has grown since it was first counted.
- In 2010, there were 59 people living in Zarate.
- By 2020, the population had increased to 79 people.
Who Lives in Zarate?
Most people in Zarate are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, 97.47% of the residents were Hispanic or Latino. A small number of residents were White or Mixed Race.
Education in Zarate
Students living in Zarate attend schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This school district helps provide education for the children in the area.
