Acala, Texas

Acala is an unincorporated community and census designated place in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States. The community is located on Highway 20 northwest of Sierra Blanca and southeast of El Paso. The community has a population in 2020 of 11. Acala was named for acala cotton, a type of cotton produced in Mexico.

History

The area was settled in the early 20th century and a post office was established in 1925. In 1929, the population had doubled to 100 from its 50 residents just a few years before. It peaked again in the late 1950s at 100 but began to decline again. Only 25 people called Acala home by the 1970s.

Education

It is in the Fort Hancock Independent School District. Fort Hancock High School is the district's comprehensive high school.

Demographics

Acala first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.