Santa Cruz
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas

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.
- 74residents (2020 Census)
- 161 ftelevation · 49 m
- 0.0 sq miland area · 0.1 km²
- 2,699 / sq mipopulation density
- 78547ZIP code
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 had 74 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 74 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,699 per sq mi (1,042 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Santa Cruz at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Starr County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 74 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.03 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.3537° N, 98.7676° W |
| ZIP code | 78547 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4865708 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Santa Cruz
- El Chaparral0.3 mi S
- Santa Rosa0.4 mi S
- Garza-Salinas II0.5 mi E
- Las Lomas0.8 mi NW
- B and E0.9 mi E
- El Refugio1.1 mi SE
- La Puerta1.2 mi SE
- Camargito1.9 mi E
- Amada Acres1.9 mi E
- El Mesquite2.2 mi N
- Chaparrito2.2 mi SE
- Valle Hermoso2.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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