La Moca Ranch is a colonia[3] and census-designated place (CDP) in Webb County, Texas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.[2]

La Moca Ranch, Texas
La Moca Ranch is located in Texas
La Moca Ranch
La Moca Ranch
La Moca Ranch is located in the United States
La Moca Ranch
La Moca Ranch
Coordinates: 27°54′6″N 99°30′3″W / 27.90167°N 99.50083°W / 27.90167; -99.50083
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyWebb
Area
 • Total
15.1 sq mi (39.0 km2)
 • Land15.1 sq mi (39.0 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation760 ft (230 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
78045 (Laredo)
Area code956
FIPS code47-41180
GNIS feature ID2805848[2]

It is in the northern part of the county, along U.S. Route 83, and bordered to the east by Los Huisaches. US-83 leads south 30 miles (48 km) to Laredo and north-northwest 53 miles (85 km) to Carrizo Springs.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202025
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]

La Moca Ranch first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.[18][17]

2020 census

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La Moca Ranch 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 2020[17] % 2020
White alone (NH) 3 12.00%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 22 88.00%
Total 25 100.00%

Education

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Residents are in the United Independent School District.[19] Zoned schools include: San Isidro Elementary School,[20] Elias Herrera Middle School,[21] United High School.[22]

The designated community college for Webb County is Laredo Community College.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files – Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: La Moca Ranch, Texas
  3. ^ "Webb County Colonia Location Index" (PDF). Webb County, Texas. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  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. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ a b c "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – La Moca Ranch CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2020 CENSUS): Webb County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 19, 2021. - 2010 map
  20. ^ "Boundary Map" (PDF). San Isidro Elementary School. Retrieved August 29, 2022. - PDF map
  21. ^ "Boundary Map". Herrera Middle School. Retrieved August 29, 2022. - PDF map - Alternate map link
  22. ^ "Boundary Map". United High School. Retrieved August 29, 2022. - PDF map - See interactive school district map
  23. ^ Texas Education Code Sec. 130.185. LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.