Grand Acres
Grand Acres is located off Farm Road 506 about nine miles northwest of Harlingen in western Cameron County. This residential community probably began in the 1990s and consists of primarily Hispanic, lower-income families. The first population figures were recorded in the 2000 census when Grand Acres reported 203 residents. It is part of the Santa Rosa Independent School District.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Laurie E. Jasinski | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Grand Acres is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 26.24368480
- Longitude
- -97.82694090
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Grand Acres by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Grand Acres
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 49 | 2010 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 203 | 2000 | Texas Demographic Center |