Jourdanton, Texas
Jourdanton, Texas | ||
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FIPS code 48-38116[4] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1360436[2] | |
Website | jourdantontexas |
Jourdanton (
History
Jourdanton was founded in 1909 and was named after founder Jourdan Campbell. The county seat was moved from Pleasanton to Jourdanton in 1910.
Geography
Jourdanton is located near the center of Atascosa County at 28°55′18″N 98°32′47″W / 28.92167°N 98.54639°W (28.921530, –98.546440),[7] about 37 miles (60 km) south of downtown San Antonio. At the center of the city is the intersection of Texas State Highways 16 and 97. Highway 16 leads north to San Antonio and south 165 miles (266 km) to Zapata near the Mexican border. Highway 97 leads northeast 4 miles (6 km) to Pleasanton and 28 miles (45 km) to Floresville, and southwest 67 miles (108 km) to Cotulla.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Jourdanton has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), all land.[8]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1920 | 682 | — | |
1930 | 767 | 12.5% | |
1940 | 950 | 23.9% | |
1950 | 1,481 | 55.9% | |
1960 | 1,504 | 1.6% | |
1970 | 1,841 | 22.4% | |
1980 | 2,743 | 49.0% | |
1990 | 3,220 | 17.4% | |
2000 | 3,732 | 15.9% | |
2010 | 3,871 | 3.7% | |
2019 (est.) | 4,405 | [3] | 13.8% |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] |
2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (NH)
|
1,610 | 39.33% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
32 | 0.78% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
11 | 0.27% |
Asian (NH) | 16 | 0.39% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.05% |
Some other race (NH) | 18 | 0.44% |
Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 88 | 2.15% |
Hispanic or Latino | 2,317 | 56.6% |
Total | 4,094 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,094 people, 1,431 households, and 1,039 families residing in the city.
2010 census
At the
Of the 1,187 households, 44.4% had children under 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were not families. About 19.9% of households were one person and 9.5% were one person 65 or older. The average household size was 2.98, and the average family size was 3.42.
The age distribution was 32.2% under 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% were 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.
The median household income was $34,975 and the median family income was $38,389. Males had a median income of $30,222 versus $16,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,910. About 12.4% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the
Education
Jourdanton is served by the Jourdanton Independent School District and home to the Jourdanton High School Indians and Squaws.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Jourdanton has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[13]
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jourdanton, Texas
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Jourdanton city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Jourdanton city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ Climate Summary for Jourdanton, Texas