Santa Cruz

Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas

Aerial view of Santa Cruz, Texas
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Santa Cruz is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Starr County, Texas, with 74 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 161 ft (49 m) above sea level. The nearest town is El Chaparral, 0.3 miles S.

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a former census-designated place (CDP) in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 630 at the 2000 census. Prior to the 2010 census, this CDP was deleted and parts were taken to form El Chaparral and Santa Rosa CDPs. A new CDP of the same name (Santa Cruz) was created that does not contain any part of the old CDP.

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Living in Santa Cruz

Median household income
$73,269
Median age
67.5
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Santa Cruz, TX population

Santa Cruz had 74 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census74
Density2,699 per sq mi (1,042 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Santa Cruz at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyStarr County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population74 (2020)
Land area0.03 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates26.3537° N, 98.7676° W
ZIP code78547
Census code (GEOID)4865708

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Santa Cruz

What county is Santa Cruz in?

Santa Cruz is in Starr County, Texas.

What is the population of Santa Cruz, TX?

74 people lived in Santa Cruz at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Santa Cruz, TX?

The ZIP code of Santa Cruz is 78547.

What is the elevation of Santa Cruz?

161 feet (49 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Santa Cruz?

El Chaparral (0.3 mi), Santa Rosa (0.4 mi), Garza-Salinas II (0.5 mi), Las Lomas (0.8 mi), B and E (0.9 mi).

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