Fronton is a

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(CDP) in

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, United States, bordering the

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state of

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, close to

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. The population was 180 at the 2010 census down from 599 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Fronton is located at (26.425856, -99.076206). Prior to the 2010 census, Fronton CDP had parts taken to form new CDPs, and lost additional area. As a result, the total area was reduced to 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²), all land.

Demographics

At the 2000

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, there were 599 people, 176 households and 152 families residing in the CDP. The

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was 139 per square mile (54/km²). There were 218 housing units at an average density of 51/sq mi (20/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91%

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, 7.0% from

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, and 1.8% from two or more races.

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of any race were 96% of the population. There were 176 households, of which 51% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61% were married couples living together, 20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13% were non-families. 13% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.4 and the average family size was 3.8. 35% of the population were under the age of 18, 12% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 19% from 45 to 64, and 8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 92 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87 males. The

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was $15,556 and the median family incomewas $15,556. Males had a median income of $22,396 and females $13,947. The

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for the CDP was $6,642. About 48% of families and 38% of the population were below the

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, including 24% of those under age 18 and 100% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education in the community of Fronton is provided by the

Roma Independent School District Roma Independent School District is a public school district based in Roma, Texas (USA). The district currently serves over 6,000 students. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. Catchmen ...

. The zoned elementary school for the 2010 Census community is Emma Vera Elementary School. Roma High School is the district's sole comprehensive high school. Zoned campuses in 2009-2010 include
Anna S. Canavan Elementary School
(pre-kindergarten)
Emma Vera Elementary School
(grades K-5)
Roma Middle School
(grades 6–8), and Roma High Schoo

(grades 9-12).
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References

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