Larga Vista, Texas Explained

Official Name:Larga Vista, 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:Webb
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:2.0
Area Land Km2:2.0
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:0.8
Area Land Sq Mi:0.8
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:742
Population Density Km2:370.0
Population Density Sq Mi:958.4
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:476
Coordinates:27.5008°N -99.4297°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-41482[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2408574

Larga Vista is a former census-designated place (CDP) in Webb County, Texas, United States. The population was 742 at the 2000 census. Larga Vista lost its census-designated place status in 2010 because it became surrounded by Laredo. A CDP may not be located, either partially or entirely, within an incorporated place or another CDP. Today, Larga Vista is considered a Laredo neighborhood.

Geography

Larga Vista is located at (27.500806, -99.429665).[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.8 square mile (2.0 km2), all land.

Demographics

Larga Vista first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census. It was absorbed by the city of Laredo prior to the 2010 U.S. Census.

Larga Vista CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2000[3] !% 2000
White alone (NH)222.96%
Black or African American alone (NH)10.13%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)00.00%
Asian alone (NH)10.13%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)00.00%
Other race alone (NH)00.00%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)00.00%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)71896.77%
Total742100.00%

As of the census of 2000, there were 742 people, 180 households, and 167 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 958.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 193 housing units at an average density of 249.3sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.11% White, 0.67% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 16.04% from other races, and 3.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 96.77% of the population.

There were 180 households, out of which 60.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.2% were non-families. 6.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.12 and the average family size was 4.31.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 38.7% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $23,313, and the median income for a family was $25,179. Males had a median income of $20,119 versus $12,386 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $7,051. About 25.3% of families and 29.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

Larga Vista is a part of the United Independent School District.

The designated community college for Webb County is Laredo Community College.[4]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  3. Web site: P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Larga Vista CDP, Texas. . January 26, 2024.
  4. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.130.htm Texas Education Code Sec. 130.185. LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.

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