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Lago, Texas






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Coordinates: 26°517N 97°3646W / 26.08806°N 97.61278°W / 26.08806; -97.61278
 

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Lago, Texas
Coordinates: 26°5′17N 97°36′46W / 26.08806°N 97.61278°W / 26.08806; -97.61278
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCameron
Area
 • Total0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
 • Land0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
39 ft (12 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total161
 • Density3,500/sq mi (1,300/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code48-40258[1]
GNIS feature ID1852718[2]

Lago is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 204 at the 2010 census.[3] It is part of the BrownsvilleHarlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

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Lago is located west of the center of Cameron County at 26°5′17N 97°36′46W / 26.08806°N 97.61278°W / 26.08806; -97.61278 (26.087960, -97.612821).[4] It is 4 miles (6 km) south of San Benito and 18 miles (29 km) northwest of the center of Brownsville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.05 square miles (0.12 km2), of which 98,890 square feet (9,187 m2), or 6.99%, is water.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2000246
2010204−17.1%
2020161−21.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1850–1900[6] 1910[7]
1920[8] 1930[9] 1940[10]
1950[11] 1960[12] 1970[13]
1980[14] 1990[15] 2000[16]
2010[17]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 161 people, 51 housing units, and 40 families. There were 52 White people, 1 Native American, 48 people from some other race, and 60 people from two or more races. 149 people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.[18]

The median age was 66.2 years old. 75.6% of the population were older than 65. 9.3% of the population spoke English at home, and 90.7% spoke Spanish at home. 32.6% of the population were foreign born, with 78.6% of those being US citizens, and 21.4% being not a US citizen.[18]

2000 census

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At the 2000 census there were 246 people, 56 households, and 53 families in the CDP. The population density was 5,718.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,208.0/km2). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 1,325.1 per square mile (511.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 8.54% White, 91.46% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 99.59%.[1]

Of the 56 households 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 3.6% were non-families. 3.6% of households were one person and 3.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.39 and the average family size was 4.44.

The age distribution was 37.0% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% 65 or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $18,235, and the median family income was $18,235. Males had a median income of $30,568 versus $6,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $3,346. About 54.3% of families and 70.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 83.5% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 or over.

Education

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Lago is served by the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District.

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  • ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  • ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Lagos CDP, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  • ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  • ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  • ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 5, 2023.

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