Laredo Ranchettes is a
census-designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a Place (United States Census Bureau), concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.
CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counte ...
(CDP) in
Webb County,
Texas
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, United States. The population was 22 at the
2010 census.
Geography
Laredo Ranchettes is located at (27.491169, -99.359960).
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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in 2000, the CDP has a total area of 24.2 square miles (62.7 km
2), of which 24.1 square miles (62.4 km
2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.3 km
2) (0.45%) is water. This CDP lost area in the changes in
Webb County prior to the 2010 census. Its total area was reduced to , as before, all land.
Demographics
Laredo Ranchette was first listed as a
census designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a Place (United States Census Bureau), concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.
CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counte ...
in the
2000 U.S. Census.
[ Prior to the 2010 U.S. Census, nine CDPS ( La Coma, Laredo Ranchettes West, Los Altos, Ranchitos East, San Carlos I, San Carlos II, Tanquecitos South Acres II, Tanquecitos South Acres, and Pueblo Nuevo) were carved out from its territory substantially reducing its population.][
]
2020 census
As of the census
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White
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, 0.54% African American
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, 0.60% Native American, 10.51% from other races, and 3.69% from two or more races. Hispanic
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or Latino people of any race were 96.37% of the population.
There were 463 households, out of which 60.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples
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living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 10.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.98 and the average family size was 4.34.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 42.4% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 14.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $18,029, and the median income for a family was $19,087. Males had a median income of $18,571 versus $14,219 for females. The per capita income
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In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such ...
for the CDP was $13,194. About 44.6% of families and 47.6% of the population were below the poverty line
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, including 48.9% of those under age 18 and 24.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Residents are in the United Independent School District
United Independent School District is a school district headquartered in Laredo, Texas.
History
The district was created in 1961 via the consolidation of the former Cactus, Johnson, and Nye school districts. The "Big Three" involved in the e ...
. Zoned schools include: Freedom Elementary School, Raul Perales Middle School, and United South High School.
The designated community college for Webb County is Laredo Community College
Laredo College (LC) is a public community college in Laredo, Texas. Founded as Laredo Junior College in 1947, it is part of the Laredo Independent School District. As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of LC includes t ...
.Texas Education Code Sec. 130.185. LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
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References
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Census-designated places in Texas
Census-designated places in Webb County, Texas