Arroyo Alto, Texas Explained

Official Name:Arroyo Alto, Texas
Settlement Type:Former CDP
Pushpin Map:Texas
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Texas
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Cameron
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:0.1
Area Land Km2:0.1
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:0.1
Area Land Sq Mi:0.1
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:320
Population Density Km2:2212.5
Population Density Sq Mi:5730.2
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:16
Elevation Ft:52
Coordinates:26.1361°N -97.8217°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-04171[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1852685[2]

Arroyo Alto is a neighborhood of the city of La Feria in Cameron County, in the U.S. state of Texas. Annexed by the city in 2004,[3] Arroyo Alto was a census-designated place (CDP) at the 2000 census, at which time it had a population of 320. It is part of the Brownsville - Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The town was established in the 1990s.[4]

Geography

Arroyo Alto is located at 26.1361°N -97.8217°W (26.136153, -97.821550).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 0.1sqmi, all land.

Demographics

Arroyo Alto first appeared as a census designated place prior to the 2000 U.S. Census.

As of the census of 2000, there were 320 people, 72 households, and 67 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5730.2sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 1468.4sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the CDP was 51.56% White, 45.31% from other races, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 98.12% of the population.

There were 72 households, of which 51.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 6.9% were non-families. 5.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.44 and the average family size was 4.67.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.4% under the age of 18, 15.0% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,115, and the median income for a family was $33,047. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $7,051. About 31.0% of families and 56.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 80.0% of those under age 18 and 100.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Arroyo Alto is served by the La Feria Independent School District.

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

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. https://www.census.gov/popest/geographic/boundary_changes/index.html US Census change list
  4. Web site: Arroyo Alto, Texas. Texas State Historical Association. 2012-02-06.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.