Las Lomas, Texas
Encyclopedia
Las Lomas is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Starr County
, Texas
, United States
. The population was 2,684 at the 2000 census. Las Lomas is one of several colonias in Starr County, within the Rio Grande Valley
region. The name originates from the community's terrain.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 0.6 square mile (1.5 km²), all land.
Emanuella Grinberg of CNN
said that Las Lomas at one time "consisted of dilapidated shacks, trailers or homes in various stages of completion. Homes with no foundations, no floors, no windows, doors, or walls were scattered throughout" the community. Grinberg added that "strong winds stirred up suffocating clouds of dust in the streets" because all of the streets were unpaved. She added that "[s]mall gullies formed when it rained because there was no drainage system. Gangs of teens prowled the area, burning unattended construction sites, stealing TVs or the few households appliances people owned". As of 2011, residents are increasingly gaining basic services.
of 2000, there were 2,684 people, 629 households, and 598 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 4,817.4 people per square mile (1,850.5/km²). There were 728 housing units at an average density of 1,306.6/sq mi (501.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.13% White, 0.04% Asian, 9.61% from other races
, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 99.37% of the population.
There were 629 households out of which 72.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.9% were married couples
living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 4.8% were non-families. 4.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.27 and the average family size was 4.39.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 44.9% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 3.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $10,927, and the median income for a family was $11,000. Males had a median income of $9,833 versus $9,643 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $3,877. About 72.6% of families and 70.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 73.2% of those under age 18 and 51.4% of those age 65 or over.
Many of the original settlers of the community originated from Mexico
. As of 2011 64.4% of all of Las Lomas's residents and 85% of Las Lomas residents under the age of 18 were born in the United States. Most residents of Las Lomas are legally in the United States.
.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Starr County
Starr County, Texas
Starr County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2010, its population was 60,968. Its county seat is Rio Grande City. The county is named for James Harper Starr, who served as Secretary of the Treasury of the Republic of Texas. It is part of the Rio Grande City-Roma, TX,...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,684 at the 2000 census. Las Lomas is one of several colonias in Starr County, within the Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley
The Rio Grande Valley or the Lower Rio Grande Valley, informally called The Valley, is an area located in the southernmost tip of South Texas...
region. The name originates from the community's terrain.
Geography
Las Lomas is located at 26°21′50"N 98°46′29"W (26.363943, -98.774670).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 0.6 square mile (1.5 km²), all land.
Emanuella Grinberg of CNN
CNN
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said that Las Lomas at one time "consisted of dilapidated shacks, trailers or homes in various stages of completion. Homes with no foundations, no floors, no windows, doors, or walls were scattered throughout" the community. Grinberg added that "strong winds stirred up suffocating clouds of dust in the streets" because all of the streets were unpaved. She added that "[s]mall gullies formed when it rained because there was no drainage system. Gangs of teens prowled the area, burning unattended construction sites, stealing TVs or the few households appliances people owned". As of 2011, residents are increasingly gaining basic services.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 2,684 people, 629 households, and 598 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 4,817.4 people per square mile (1,850.5/km²). There were 728 housing units at an average density of 1,306.6/sq mi (501.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.13% White, 0.04% Asian, 9.61% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 99.37% of the population.
There were 629 households out of which 72.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 4.8% were non-families. 4.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.27 and the average family size was 4.39.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 44.9% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 3.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $10,927, and the median income for a family was $11,000. Males had a median income of $9,833 versus $9,643 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $3,877. About 72.6% of families and 70.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 73.2% of those under age 18 and 51.4% of those age 65 or over.
Many of the original settlers of the community originated from Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. As of 2011 64.4% of all of Las Lomas's residents and 85% of Las Lomas residents under the age of 18 were born in the United States. Most residents of Las Lomas are legally in the United States.
Education
Las Lomas is served by the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School DistrictRio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in Rio Grande City, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.-Catchment area:...
.