Leakey, Texas
Leakey, Texas | ||
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FIPS code 48-42004[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1339757[4] |
Leakey (
The city is named for John H. Leakey (1824–1900), a pioneer from Tennessee. The Alto Frio
History
Archaeological excavations in the Frio Canyon region revealed Paleo-American, Archaic, and Neo-American occupations. Later, several Native American tribes, including Lipan Apache, Comanche, and Tonkawa inhabited or traversed the area.[7]
Anglo-American settlement of the area began in 1856 when John Leakey, his wife Nancy, and a few others settled near a spring along the banks of the
Real County was created from parts of Edwards, Bandera, and Kerr Counties in the spring of 1913, with Leakey as the county seat.[11] In 1919, Real County Judge Ed Kelly established the Leakey Independent School District.[9][10] By the mid-1920s, the population had declined to around 120.[12] A larger school building was completed in 1930. Soon after, several nearby schools, including West Frio, Cypress Creek, Rio Frio, Exile, Stanford, Dry Frio, and Harper were consolidated with Leakey schools.[10]
Leakey was formally incorporated on June 11, 1951.[7] The population fluctuated during the latter half of the 20th century. Leakey was home to 450 people in 1960, 393 in 1970, 468 in 1980, and 399 in 1990. By 2000, there were 387 residents living in Leakey, representing a 3.01% decrease in population since the last census was conducted in 1990.
On March 29, 2017, thirteen senior citizens from the First Baptist Church of
Geography
Leakey is situated at the intersection of
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all land.
The community is in proximity to the Garner State Park, located north of Uvalde.[15]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. Leakey has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps according to the Köppen climate classification system.[16]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1960 | 587 | — | |
1970 | 393 | −33.0% | |
1980 | 468 | 19.1% | |
1990 | 399 | −14.7% | |
2000 | 387 | −3.0% | |
2010 | 425 | 9.8% | |
2020 | 445 | 4.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[17] |
2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (NH)
|
206 | 65.4% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
6 | 1.9% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
1 | 0.32% |
Asian (NH) | 3 | 0.95% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 3 | 0.95% |
Hispanic or Latino | 96 | 30.48% |
Total | 315 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 455 people (55% of whom are males), 163 households, and 184 housing units in the city. 75% of residents are white and 25% Hispanic/Latino.[21]
2000 census
As of the
Of the 174 households, 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were not families. About 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was distributed as 27.2% under the age of 20, 4.7% from 20 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,125, and for a family was $24,531.
Economy
As of the 1970s, much of Leakey's income derived from deer hunters traveling there in the fall and from tourists in the summer.[15]
Education
Public education in the city of Leakey is provided by the Leakey Independent School District.
Children also have the option of attending Ed Brune Charter School.
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "How to Pronounce: J-L Cities". texastripper.com. September 23, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ The Handbook of Texasonline. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
- ^ "Frio Canyon History". Real County, TXGen Web Project. Retrieved July 6, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e "Leakey, TX". Small Town Research Project. Palo Alto College. Archived from the original on October 18, 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
- ^ a b c "Leakey School". Historical Markers in Leakey. HillCountryRambling.com. Retrieved July 6, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- The Handbook of Texasonline. Retrieved July 3, 2009.
- ^ a b "Leakey, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved July 6, 2009.
- ^ "Speed a factor in deaths: It's not known if people on bus were using seat belts", San Antonio Express-News, March 31, 2017, pp. 1, A10.
- ^ Zeke McCormack, "Death Truck: Witness: Pickup driver said he was on phone", San Antonio Express-News, April 1, 2017, pp. 1, A8.
- ^ Environmental Protection Agency). "EPA photos of Texas from the 1970s." Houston Chronicle. September 3, 1973. Retrieved on September 7, 2013.
- ^ "Leakey, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Leakey, TX". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ United States Census[dead link]