Las Colonias, Texas

Las Colonias, Texas
former CDP
Coordinates: 28°42′44″N99°49′10″W / 28.71222°N 99.81944°W / 28.71222; -99.81944
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Zavala
Area
• Total	13.6 sq mi (35.2 km2)
• Land	13.5 sq mi (35.1 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation	600 ft (183 m)
Population  (2000)
• Total	283
• Density	20.9/sq mi (8.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	48-41563 [1]
GNIS feature ID	1852725 [2]

Las Colonias was a census-designated place (CDP) in Zavala County, Texas, United States. The population was 283 at the 2000 census. Prior to the 2010 census, parts of this former CDP were used to create the new Amaya and Loma Grande CDPs.

Geography

Las Colonias was located at 28°42′44″N99°49′10″W / 28.71222°N 99.81944°W / 28.71222; -99.81944 (28.712295, -99.819576). ^[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 13.6 square miles (35.2 km²), of which, 13.6 square miles (35.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.29%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2000	283		—
U.S. Decennial Census [4] 1850–1900 [5] 1910 [6] 1920 [7] 1930 [8] 1940 [9] 1950 [10] 1960 [11] 1970 [12] 1980 [13] 1990 [14] 2000 [15] 2010 [16]

Las Colonias was first listed as a census designated place prior to the 2000 U.S. Census. ^[15] It was deleted prior to the 2010 U.S. Census with parts of its territory used to form the Amaya CDP and Loma Grande CDPs. ^[16]

Las Colonias CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.

Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2000 [17]	% 2000
White alone (NH)	24	8.48%
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)	259	91.52%
Total	283	100.00%

As of the census ^[1] of 2000, there were 283 people, 76 households, and 68 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 20.9 people per square mile (8.1/km²). There were 95 housing units at an average density of 7.0/sq mi (2.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 78.09% White, 20.14% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 91.52% of the population.

There were 76 households, out of which 51.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.3% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.5% were non-families. 9.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.72 and the average family size was 4.00.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 36.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $9,583, and the median income for a family was $15,568. Males had a median income of $11,146 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,754. About 65.5% of families and 66.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 85.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 52.9% of those 65 or over.

Education

Las Colonias was served by the Crystal City Independent School District.

References

1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
4. "Decennial Census by Decade". US Census Bureau.
5. "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
6. "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
7. "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
8. "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
9. "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
10. "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
11. "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
12. "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
13. "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
14. "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
15. "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
16. "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
17. "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Las Colonias CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 26, 2024.