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Zarate, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Starr
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 79
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
78582

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.

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 / 26.32000; -98.63694. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

How Many People Live in Zarate?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 59
2020 79 33.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010

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.

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