San Augustine, Texas

Coordinates: 31°31′52″N 94°6′39″W / 31.53111°N 94.11083°W / 31.53111; -94.11083
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San Augustine, Texas
FIPS code
48-65024[2]
GNIS feature ID1383177[3]
WebsiteCity website

San Augustine is the

2020 census
.

History

The first European settlement in the area began in 1717 with the establishment of Mission Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de los Ais by Spanish missionaries. The mission was abandoned and reestablished in 1721. It lasted until 1773 and is now preserved as Mission Dolores State Historic Site

The town began in 1832 with land owned by Thomas S. McFarland. The town was named after the

Agustín de Ahumada y Villalón.[5]

Geography

San Augustine is located at 31°31′52″N 94°06′39″W / 31.531086°N 94.110971°W / 31.531086; -94.110971 (31.531086, –94.110971).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), of which 4.7 square miles (12 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (2.08%) is water.

Matthew Cartwright House

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

Köppen Climate Classification system, San Augustine has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

Climate data for San Augustine, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1909–1917, 2000–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 83
(28) 		85
(29) 		95
(35) 		93
(34) 		98
(37) 		104
(40) 		105
(41) 		112
(44) 		108
(42) 		97
(36) 		89
(32) 		90
(32) 		112
(44)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 59.5
(15.3) 		63.2
(17.3) 		70.2
(21.2) 		76.9
(24.9) 		84.0
(28.9) 		90.3
(32.4) 		93.5
(34.2) 		94.4
(34.7) 		88.5
(31.4) 		79.5
(26.4) 		69.7
(20.9) 		61.0
(16.1) 		77.6
(25.3)
Daily mean °F (°C) 47.4
(8.6) 		51.1
(10.6) 		57.7
(14.3) 		64.7
(18.2) 		72.5
(22.5) 		79.0
(26.1) 		82.0
(27.8) 		82.1
(27.8) 		76.4
(24.7) 		66.5
(19.2) 		56.6
(13.7) 		48.8
(9.3) 		65.4
(18.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 35.4
(1.9) 		39.0
(3.9) 		45.3
(7.4) 		52.5
(11.4) 		60.9
(16.1) 		67.7
(19.8) 		70.4
(21.3) 		69.9
(21.1) 		64.3
(17.9) 		53.4
(11.9) 		43.5
(6.4) 		36.5
(2.5) 		53.2
(11.8)
Record low °F (°C) 7
(−14) 		1
(−17) 		17
(−8) 		22
(−6) 		35
(2) 		50
(10) 		57
(14) 		56
(13) 		38
(3) 		22
(−6) 		14
(−10) 		8
(−13) 		1
(−17)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.95
(126) 		5.11
(130) 		5.22
(133) 		4.65
(118) 		4.30
(109) 		4.80
(122) 		3.22
(82) 		4.28
(109) 		4.18
(106) 		4.75
(121) 		4.70
(119) 		5.40
(137) 		55.56
(1,411)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.1
(0.25) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.2
(0.51)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 9.2 8.4 8.0 7.1 7.3 8.2 7.0 6.5 6.3 6.0 7.6 8.9 90.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2
Source: NOAA[8][9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870250—
1880503101.2%
189074447.9%
1900261−64.9%
19101,204361.3%
19201,2685.3%
19301,247−1.7%
19401,51621.6%
19502,51065.6%
19602,5842.9%
19702,539−1.7%
19802,93015.4%
19902,337−20.2%
20002,4755.9%
20102,108−14.8%
20201,920−8.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2020 census

San Augustine city, Texas – Racial and Ethnic Composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2010[11] Pop 2020[12] % 2010 % 2020
White
alone (NH) 		767 629 36.39% 32.76%
Black or African American
alone (NH) 		1,092 968 51.80% 50.42%
Alaska Native
alone (NH) 		1 0 0.05% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 9 13 0.43% 0.68%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 5 0 0.24% 0.00%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 13 38 0.62% 1.98%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 221 272 10.48% 14.17%
Total 2,108 1,920 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,920 people, 982 households, and 536 families residing in the city.

As of the

Latino
of any race were 5.13% of the population.

There were 859 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were married couples living together, 26.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 67.6 males.

The

poverty line
, including 35.0% of those under age 18 and 30.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The city of San Augustine is served by the San Augustine Independent School District. The city was once home to the University of San Augustine (Texas)

Notable people

Photo gallery

  • Retail stores in Historic Commercial District
    Retail stores in Historic Commercial District
  • Angus Theater
    Angus Theater
  • San Augustine Drug Store and Heart of Texas Grill
    San Augustine Drug Store and Heart of Texas Grill
  • Texas State Bank
    Texas State Bank
  • Presbyterian Church
    Presbyterian Church
  • San Augustine County Courthouse
    San Augustine County Courthouse
  • Retail stores in Historic Commercial District
    Retail stores in Historic Commercial District
  • Historic building in downtown San Augustine
    Historic building in downtown San Augustine
  • Imogene Cafe in downtown San Augustine
    Imogene Cafe in downtown San Augustine
  • Lewis Hotel
    Lewis Hotel
  • Christ Church Episcopal Church
    Christ Church Episcopal Church
  • The Columns Bed and Breakfast
    The Columns Bed and Breakfast

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ^ "City of San Augustine, Texas". City of San Augustine, Texas. Archived from the original on April 17, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for San Augustine, Texas
  8. ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  9. ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – San Augustine city, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - San Augustine city, Texas". United States Census Bureau.

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