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Botines, Texas

Coordinates: 27°45′23″N 99°26′16″W / 27.75639°N 99.43778°W / 27.75639; -99.43778
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Botines, Texas
Census-designated place
Location of Botines, Texas
Location of Botines, Texas
Coordinates: 27°45′23″N 99°26′16″W / 27.75639°N 99.43778°W / 27.75639; -99.43778
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyWebb
Area
 • Total1.9 sq mi (5 km2)
 • Land1.9 sq mi (5 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
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719 ft (219 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total149
 • Density78/sq mi (30/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
78045
FIPS code48-09598[3]
GNIS feature ID2407890[1]

Botines is a census-designated place (CDP) in Webb County, Texas, United States. The population was 149 at the 2020 census. Botines is located 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Laredo. The town's name originates from the Spanish term botín, which means buskin, boot, or legging.

It is one of several colonias in the county.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau in 2000, the CDP had a total area of 8.6 square miles (22.2 km2), all land. This CDP lost area in the changes in Webb County prior to the 2010 census.[5] Its total area was reduced to 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), as before, all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2000132—
2010117−11.4%
202014927.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1850–1900[7] 1910[8]
1920[9] 1930[10] 1940[11]
1950[12] 1960[13] 1970[14]
1980[15] 1990[16] 2000[17]
2010[18]

Botines first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.[17] Prior to the 2010 U.S. Census, four CDPs (Bonanza Hills, Four Points, Los Veteranos II, and Sunset Acres) were in full or in part carved out of its territory.[18]

2020 census

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Botines CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[19] Pop 2010[20] Pop 2020[21] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 24 9 4 18.18% 7.69% 2.68%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 1 0 0.00% 0.85% 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 2 0 0.00% 1.71% 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 0 1 0 0.00% 0.85% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 108 104 145 81.82% 88.89% 97.32%
Total 132 117 149 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

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As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 117 people, 40 households, and 35 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 15.4 people per square mile (5.9/km2). There were 53 housing units at an average density of 6.2/sq mi (2.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.61% White, 9.09% from other races, and 5.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 81.82% of the population.

There were 40 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 10.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.30 and the average family size was 3.57.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 3.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,643, and the median income for a family was $48,500. Males had a median income of $16,875 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,994. There were 8.3% of families and 25.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 31.8% of under eighteens and 40.0% of those over 64.

Education

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Botines is served by the United Independent School District.[22] Zoned schools include: San Isidro Elementary School,[23] Elias Herrera Middle School,[24] and United High School.[25]

The designated community college for Webb County is Laredo Community College.[26]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Botines, Texas
  2. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Botines, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Webb County Colonia Location Index" (PDF). Webb County, Texas. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Texas: 2010. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  6. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ a b "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Botines CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  20. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Botines CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  21. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Botines CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  22. ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2020 CENSUS): Webb County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 19, 2021. - 2010 map
  23. ^ "Boundary Map" (PDF). San Isidro Elementary School. Retrieved August 29, 2022. - PDF map
  24. ^ "Boundary Map". Herrera Middle School. Retrieved August 29, 2022. - PDF map - Alternate map link
  25. ^ "Boundary Map". United High School. Retrieved August 29, 2022. - PDF map - See interactive school district map
  26. ^ Texas Education Code Sec. 130.185. LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
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