Laguna Seca, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| - Land | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 251 |
| - Density | 111.4/sq mi (43.0/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| FIPS code | 48-40320[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378550[2] |
Laguna Seca is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 251 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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[edit] Geography
Laguna Seca is located at (26.278125, -97.924395)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.8 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 251 people, 68 households, and 62 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 111.4 people per square mile (43.1/km²). There were 75 housing units at an average density of 33.3/sq mi (12.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 75.70% White, 0.40% African American, 3.19% Native American, 19.92% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 98.80% of the population.
There were 68 households out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.4% were non-families. 4.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.69 and the average family size was 3.84.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 34.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 112.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,063, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,282. About 26.1% of families and 37.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 52.2% of those sixty five or over.
[edit] Education
Laguna Seca is served by the La Villa Independent School District.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Laguna Seca, Texas is at coordinates Coordinates:
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