Amargosa, Texas

Amargosa is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Jim Wells County, Texas, United States. Its population was 291 at the 2010 census. 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.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of ; of its area is land, and is water.

Demographics

Amargosa first appeared as census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census formed from part of the deleted Owl Ranch-Amargosa CDP.

Education

Amargosa is within the Alice Independent School District. The district operates Alice High School.