Amargosa
Census-designated place in Jim Wells County, Texas
Amargosa is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jim Wells County, Texas, with 305 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 299 ft (91 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Owl Ranch, 0.9 miles E.
- 305residents (2020 Census)
- 299 ftelevation · 91 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 228 / sq mipopulation density
- 78372ZIP code
About Amargosa
Amargosa is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Jim Wells County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Amargosa had a population of 305. Prior to 2010, the community was grouped with nearby Owl Ranch as part of the Owl Ranch-Amargosa census-designated place. The community is named for the Amargosa Creek that runs nearby. The word amargosa means "bitter" in Spanish.
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Amargosa had 305 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 305 |
|---|---|
| Density | 228 per sq mi (88 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Amargosa at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Jim Wells County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 305 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.8929° N, 98.1089° W |
| ZIP code | 78372 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4802290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Amargosa
- Owl Ranch0.9 mi E
- Alfred8.0 mi E
- South La Paloma8.6 mi E
- Westdale8.6 mi NE
- Alice9.8 mi S
- Loma Linda East10.2 mi SW
- Rancho Alegre10.6 mi S
- Orange Grove11.3 mi NE
- San Diego12.1 mi SW
- Alice Acres12.5 mi S
- Coyote Acres12.5 mi S
- K-Bar Ranch13.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Amargosa
What county is Amargosa in?
Amargosa is in Jim Wells County, Texas.
What is the population of Amargosa, TX?
305 people lived in Amargosa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Amargosa, TX?
The ZIP code of Amargosa is 78372.
What is the elevation of Amargosa?
299 feet (91 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Amargosa?
Owl Ranch (0.9 mi), Alfred (8.0 mi), South La Paloma (8.6 mi), Westdale (8.6 mi), Alice (9.8 mi).
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