Falcon Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 18 at the 2020 census, down from 53 at the 2010 census.[3]

Falcon Heights, Texas
Location of Falcon Heights, Texas
Location of Falcon Heights, Texas
Falcon Heights is located in Texas
Falcon Heights
Falcon Heights
Location in Texas
Falcon Heights is located in the United States
Falcon Heights
Falcon Heights
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 26°33′37″N 99°7′21″W / 26.56028°N 99.12250°W / 26.56028; -99.12250
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyStarr
Area
 • Total0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
 • Land0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
272 ft (83 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total53
 • Density530/sq mi (200/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78545, 78584
Area code956
FIPS code48-25344[1]
GNIS feature ID1335664[2]
Map

The Lake Falcon Dam International Crossing connects Falcon Heights with Nueva Ciudad Guerrero, Tamaulipas.

Geography edit

Falcon Heights is located at 26°33′37″N 99°7′21″W / 26.56028°N 99.12250°W / 26.56028; -99.12250 (26.560372, -99.122493).

Prior to the 2010 census, Falcon Heights CDP had parts taken to form new CDPs and lost additional area. As a result, the total area was reduced to 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), all land.[4][5]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2000335
201053−84.2%
202018−66.0%

At the 2000 census there were 335 people, 99 households, and 81 families in the CDP. The population density was 76.4 inhabitants per square mile (29.5/km2). There were 152 housing units at an average density of 34.7 per square mile (13.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.70% White, 0.30% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 94.93%.[1]

Of the 99 households 50.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 17.2% of households were one person and 13.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.38 and the average family size was 3.85.

The age distribution was 37.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% 65 or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median household income was $15,000 and the median family income was $15,909. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $5,898. About 48.1% of families and 52.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 66.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education edit

Public education in the community of Falcon Heights is provided by the Roma Independent School District.[6] The zoned elementary school for the 2010 Census community is Emma Vera Elementary School.[7] Roma High School is the district's sole comprehensive high school.

Zoned campuses in 2009-2010 included Anna S. Canavan Elementary School (pre-kindergarten), Emma Vera Elementary School Archived July 27, 2010, at the Wayback Machine (grades K-5), Roma Middle School (grades 6-8), and Roma High School [1] Archived 2009-09-20 at the Wayback Machine (grades 9-12).[8][9]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Falcon Heights CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  4. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Texas: 2010.
  5. ^ Falcon Heights, Texas :: Boundary Map of Falcon Heights, Texas[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Starr County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022. - 2010 map
  7. ^ "Roma ISD School Boundaries". Roma Independent School District. Archived from the original on August 29, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  8. ^ "2009-2010 Roma ISD Elementary Boundaries" (PDF). Roma Independent School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2009.
  9. ^ "2009-2010 Roma ISD Middle School Boundaries" (PDF). Roma Independent School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2009.