Los Angeles, Willacy County, Texas Explained

Official Name:Los Angeles, Texas
Settlement Type:CDP
Pushpin Map:Texas
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Texas
Pushpin Mapsize:-->
Mapsize:300px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Willacy
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:0.4
Area Land Km2:0.4
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:0.2
Area Land Sq Mi:0.2
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:108
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:9
Elevation Ft:30
Coordinates:26.4947°N -97.7864°W
Postal Code Type:Zip Code
Postal Code:78580
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-44074[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1852733[2]

Los Angeles is a census-designated place (CDP) in Willacy County, Texas, United States. The population was 108 at the 2020 census.Prior to the 2010 census, the CDP was known as Los Angeles Subdivision.[3]

Geography

Los Angeles is located at 26.4947°N -97.7864°W (26.494811, -97.786310).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.2 square mile (0.4 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 86 people, 23 households, and 20 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 520.5sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 205.8sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the CDP was 43.02% White, 56.98% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 94.19% of the population.

There were 23 households, out of which 65.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 26.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 8.7% were non-families. 8.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.74 and the average family size was 3.95.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 44.2% under the age of 18, 16.3% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 7.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $4,500, and the median income for a family was $3,250. Males had a median income of $8,750 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $2,701. There were 100.0% of families and 100.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under 18 and none of those over 65.

Education

Los Angeles is a part of the Raymondville Independent School District.

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Web site: Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing. Texas: 2010. 2017-01-05.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.