Arroyo Gardens-La Tina Ranch was a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 732 at the 2000 census. The community is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Arroyo Gardens-La Tina Ranch, Texas | |
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Former CDP | |
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  Arroyo Gardens-La Tina Ranch, Texas Location within the state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 26°12′58″N 97°29′47″W / 26.21611°N 97.49639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.5 sq mi (42.7 km2) |
| • Land | 16.3 sq mi (42.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 732 |
| • Density | 45.0/sq mi (17.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-04177[1] |
Geography
editThe Arroyo Gardens-La Tina Ranch CDP was located at 26°12′58″N 97°29′47″W / 26.21611°N 97.49639°W (26.216092, -97.496506).[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 16.5 square miles (43 km2), of which 16.3 square miles (42 km2) was land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 1.21%, was water.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 732 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[3] 1850–1900[4] 1910[5] 1920[6] 1930[7] 1940[8] 1950[9] 1960[10] 1970[11] 1980[12] 1990[13] 2000[14] 2010[15] | |||
Arroyo Gardens-La Tina Ranch first appeared as a census designated place prior to the 2000 U.S. Census.[14] For the 2010 U.S. Census it was split into the Arroyo Gardens and La Tina Ranch CDPs.[14]
2000 census
edit| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[16] | % 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 35 | 4.78% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 697 | 95.22% |
| Total | 732 | 100.00% |
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 732 people, 205 households, and 173 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 45.0 inhabitants per square mile (17.4/km2). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 15.5/sq mi (6.0/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.45% White, 0.41% Native American, 2.73% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 95.22% of the population.
There were 205 households, out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.57 and the average family size was 3.97.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $17,056, and the median income for a family was $18,819. Males had a median income of $13,487 versus $11,786 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $6,890. About 27.2% of families and 38.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 55.9% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editThe communities are served by the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.
References
edit- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Arroyo Gardens-La Tina Ranch CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.