Palo Blanco, Texas
CDP in Texas, United States
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Palo Blanco is a census-designated place (CDP) in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is a new CDP, formed from part of the Los Alvarez CDP prior to the 2010 census.[1] As of the 2020 census, Palo Blanco had a population of 238.[2]
Palo Blanco, Texas | |
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 Interactive map of Palo Blanco, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 26°23′15″N 98°54′9″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 238 |
| • Density | 2,400/sq mi (920/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code | 78582 |
Geography
Palo Blanco is located at 26°23′15″N 98°54′9″W (26.387546, -98.902408).[3]
Demographics
Palo Blanco first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census after being carved out along with 3 other CDPs (Barrera, El Quiote, and Flor del Rio) from the Los Alvarez CDP.[16]
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[17] | Pop 2020[18] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 4 | 0 | 1.96% | 0.00% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.49% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 199 | 238 | 97.55% | 100.00% |
| Total | 204 | 238 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education
The CDP is within the Roma Independent School District.[19] The zoned elementary school is Delia Gonzalez (DG) Garcia Elementary School.[20] Roma High School is the district's sole comprehensive high school.