Lasana is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 84 at the 2010 census,[3] down from 135 at the 2000 census. It is part of the BrownsvilleHarlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Lasana, Texas
Coordinates: 26°15′20″N 97°41′40″W / 26.25556°N 97.69444°W / 26.25556; -97.69444
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCameron
Area
 • Total
0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2)
 • Land0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
104
 • Density130/sq mi (49/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code48-41542[1]
GNIS feature ID1852724[2]

Geography

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Lasana is located in northwestern Cameron County at 26°15′20″N 97°41′40″W / 26.25556°N 97.69444°W / 26.25556; -97.69444 (26.255651, -97.694523).[4] It is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) east of Combes and 4 miles (6 km) north of Harlingen.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.82 square miles (2.13 km2), all land.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2000135
201084−37.8%
202010423.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1850–1900[6] 1910[7]
1920[8] 1930[9] 1940[10]
1950[11] 1960[12] 1970[13]
1980[14] 1990[15] 2000[16]
2010[17] 2020[18]

Lasana first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.[16]

2020 census

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Lasana 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) 5 15 15 3.70% 17.86% 14.42%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 2 0 0 1.48% 0.00% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 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 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.96%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 128 69 88 94.81% 82.14% 84.62%
Total 135 84 104 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 135 people, 42 households, and 30 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 149.7 inhabitants per square mile (57.8/km2). There were 50 housing units at an average density of 55.5 per square mile (21.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 66.67% White, 1.48% Native American, 30.37% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 94.81% of the population.

There were 42 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.84.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $16,667, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,820. There were 44.4% of families and 36.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 53.8% of under eighteens and 100.0% of those over 64.

Education

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Lasana is served by the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District.

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

References

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  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. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Lasana CDP, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ a b "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Lasana, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  19. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Lasana CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Lasana CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  21. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Lasana CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.