Chula Vista, Zavala County, Texas

Chula Vista is a census-designated place (CDP) in Zavala County, Texas, United States. The population was 307 at the 2020 census. Prior to the 2010 census, the CDP was known as Chula Vista-River Spur.[2]

Chula Vista, Texas
Coordinates: 28°39′34″N 99°48′25″W / 28.65944°N 99.80694°W / 28.65944; -99.80694
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyZavala
Area
 • Total0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2)
 • Land0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total307
 • Density610/sq mi (220/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
78839
FIPS code[1]48-14882

Geography

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Chula Vista is located at 28°39′34″N 99°48′25″W / 28.65944°N 99.80694°W / 28.65944; -99.80694 (28.659561, -99.806840).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.5 square mile (1.4 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2000400
201045012.5%
2020307−31.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1850–1900[5] 1910[6]
1920[7] 1930[8] 1940[9]
1950[10] 1960[11] 1970[12]
1980[13] 1990[14] 2000[15]
2010[16] 2020[17]

Chula Vista was first listed as a census designated place as Chula Vista-River Spur in the 2000 U.S. Census.[15] The name was change to Chula Vista prior to the 2010 U.S. Census.[16]

2020 census

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Chula Vista CDP (Zavala County), 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[18] Pop 2010[19] Pop 2020[20] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 87 7 5 21.75% 1.56% 1.63%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 0 3 0.00% 0.00% 0.98%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0 1 0.00% 0.00% 0.33%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 1 0.00% 0.00% 0.33%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 1 0 0.00% 0.22% 0.00%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 0 0 1 0.00% 0.00% 0.33%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 313 442 296 78.25% 98.22% 96.42%
Total 400 450 307 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2000 census

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As of the census[21] of 2000, there were 400 people, 105 households, and 89 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 733.3 inhabitants per square mile (283.1/km2). The 120 housing units averaged 220.0/sq mi (84.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 65.50% White, 3.00% Native American, 29.00% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 78.25% of the population.

Of the 105 households, 54.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% were not families. About 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.81 and the average family size was 4.17.

In the CDP, the population was distributed as 38.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household was $18,438, and for a family was $25,764. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $13,523 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $7,283. About 34.6% of families and 35.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.2% of those under age 18 and 53.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Chula Vista is served by the Crystal City Independent School District.

References

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  1. ^ "US Gazetteer Files 2016-Places-Texas". US Census. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  2. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Texas: 2010. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  5. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ a b "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Chula Vista (Zapata County), Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  18. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Chula Vista-River Spur CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  19. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Chula Vista CDP (Zavala County), Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  20. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Chula Vista CDP (Zavala County), Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  21. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.