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Las Colonias, Texas

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Population in July 2007: 284.
Males: 146  (51.6%)
Females: 138  (48.4%)
Median resident age:

28.1 years
Texas median age:

32.3 years

Zip codes: 78839.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $27,728 (it was $9,583 in 2000)
Las Colonias:

$27,728
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,296 (it was $11,754 in 2000)

Las Colonias CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $97,612 (it was $26,300 in 2000)
Las Colonias:

$97,612
TX:

$275,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Las Colonias: 83.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Las Colonias, TX (2000)
    • 25991.5%Hispanic
    • 248.5%White alone

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Ancestries: Swedish (7.1%), Dutch (4.2%), English (2.8%), German (2.8%), West Indian (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 13.5 square miles.

Population density: 21 people per square mile   (very low).

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21 residents are foreign born (7.4% Latin America).

This place:

7.4%
Texas:

13.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Las Colonias CDP:

0.8% ($199)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Laredo, TX (84.6 miles , pop. 176,576).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: San Antonio, TX (94.1 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Amaya, TX (1.0 miles),
Loma Grande, TX (1.0 miles),
Crystal City, TX (1.4 miles ),
Chula Vista-River Spur, TX (1.9 miles ),
Brundage, TX (3.5 miles),
Carrizo Springs, TX (3.6 miles ),
Carrizo Hill, TX (3.8 miles ),
La Pryor, TX (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 28.71 N, Longitude: 99.82 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,817 (+995.4%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 0 (0.0%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 830

Distribution of median household income in Las Colonias, TX in 2022
Las Colonias satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.0%
Texas:

3.5%

Average climate in Las Colonias, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Las Colonias-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/15/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 37.3 miles away from the Las Colonias place center killed 5 people and injured 12 people.

On 5/23/1966, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 1.1 miles away from the place center .

Earthquake activity:

Las Colonias-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 29% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 239.5 miles away from Las Colonias center
On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 106.0 miles away from Las Colonias center
On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 103.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 303.9 miles away from Las Colonias center
On 5/1/2018 at 16:28:56, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 111.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/7/2008 at 09:51:12, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 109.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Zavala County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Fires: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Las Colonias topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Las Colonias:

  • LOPEZ HEALTH SYSTEMS INC (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; CRYSTAL CITY, TX)
  • DIMMIT REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; CARRIZO SPRINGS, TX)
  • FMC CARIZZO SPRINGS KIDNEY DISEASE CLINIC (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; CARRIZO SPRINGS, TX)
  • CANTERBURY VILLA OF CARRIZO SPRINGS (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CARRIZO SPRINGS, TX)
  • CARRIZO SPRINGS NURSING AND REHABILITATION LP (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CARRIZO SPRINGS, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Las Colonias:

  • Southwest Texas Junior College (about 36 miles; Uvalde, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,569)
  • Texas A & M International University (about 83 miles; Laredo, TX; FT enrollment: 5,203)
  • Northwest Vista College (about 86 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 9,683)
  • Laredo Community College (about 86 miles; Laredo, TX; FT enrollment: 9,743)
  • Palo Alto College (about 88 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 5,055)
  • Our Lady of the Lake University (about 92 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio (about 95 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 25,503)

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Zavala County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.7 people
Texas:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

89.5%
Whole state:

71.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.6%
Whole state:

4.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

66.2%
Whole state:

15.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

27.1%
Whole state:

6.7%

For population 15 years and over in Las Colonias:

Marital status in Las Colonias, TX
  • Never married: 7.5%
  • Now married: 76.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 15.8%

For population 25 years and over in Las Colonias:

  • High school or higher: 65.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 11.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.8
Texas average:

15.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Las Colonias, TX (based on Zavala County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,4002
Evangelical Protestant1,35511
Mainline Protestant2402
Other2-
None6,680-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Zavala County:

3.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Zavala County:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Zavala County:

3.44 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.7%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.8%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Zavala County:

21.9%
Texas:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Las Colonias:

  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVOZ (890 AM; 12 kW; DEL MAR HILLS, TX; Owner: CONSOLIDATED RADIO, INC.)
  • KBEN (1450 AM; 1 kW; CARRIZO SPRINGS, TX; Owner: SYLVIA MIJARES)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KENS (1160 AM; 25 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KENS-TV, INC.)
  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • KSAH (720 AM; 10 kW; UNIVERSAL CITY, TX; Owner: KSAH LICENSING, INC.)
  • KDRY (1100 AM; 11 kW; ALAMO HEIGHTS, TX; Owner: KDRY RADIO, INC.)
  • KGBT (1530 AM; 50 kW; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KTSA (550 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF SAN ANTONIO)
  • KSLR (630 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Las Colonias:

  • KHER (94.3 FM; CRYSTAL CITY, TX; Owner: SYLVIA MIJARES)
  • KCZO (92.1 FM; CARRIZO SPRINGS, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL EVANGELISM)
  • KBNU (93.9 FM; UVALDE, TX; Owner: RADIO CACTUS, LTD.)
  • KLMO-FM (98.9 FM; DILLEY, TX; Owner: DILLEY BROADCASTERS)

TV broadcast stations around Las Colonias:

  • KVAW (Channel 16; EAGLE PASS, TX; Owner: HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK, INC., DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.4mTotal length
  • 534Total average daily traffic
  • 28Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,020Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Las Colonias, TX
  • 53.7%Electricity
  • 46.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Las Colonias, TX
  • 52.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 47.6%Electricity


Las Colonias compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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