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 1.523 mi2; 1.517 mi2 of its area is land, and 0.006 mi2 is water.

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