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Atascosa County, Texas

Coordinates: 28°53′N 98°32′W / 28.89°N 98.53°W / 28.89; -98.53
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Atascosa County
County
The Mission Revival style Atascosa County Courthouse in Jourdanton was built in 1912. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1997.
The Mission Revival style Atascosa County Courthouse in Jourdanton was built in 1912. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1997.
Map of Texas highlighting Atascosa County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 28°53′N 98°32′W / 28.89°N 98.53°W / 28.89; -98.53
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1856
SeatJourdanton
Largest cityPleasanton
Area
 • Total
1,221 sq mi (3,160 km2)
 • Land1,210 sq mi (3,100 km2)
 • Water1.9 sq mi (5 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
44,911
 • Density37/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district28th

Atascosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,911.[1] Its county seat is Jourdanton.[2] The county was formed in 1856 from Bexar County and is named for the Atascosa River.

Atascosa County is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,221 square miles (3,160 km2), of which 1,220 square miles (3,200 km2) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) (0.2%) is water.[3]

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Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18601,578—
18702,91584.7%
18804,21744.7%
18906,45953.2%
19007,14310.6%
191010,00440.1%
192012,70227.0%
193015,65423.2%
194019,27523.1%
195020,0484.0%
196018,828−6.1%
197018,696−0.7%
198025,05534.0%
199030,53321.9%
200038,62826.5%
201044,91116.3%
2014 (est.)47,774[4]6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1850–2010[6] 2010–2014[1]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 44,911 people residing in the county. 84.9% were White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 10.9% of some other race and 2.3% of two or more races. 61.9% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 38,628 people, 12,816 households, and 10,022 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 14,883 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 73.23% White, 0.60% Black or African American, 0.80% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 21.53% from other races, and 3.47% from two or more races. 58.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,816 households out of which 41.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.30% were married couples living together, 13.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.80% were non-families. 18.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the county, the population was spread out with 31.70% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,081, and the median income for a family was $37,705. Males had a median income of $27,702 versus $18,810 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,276. About 16.10% of families and 20.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.60% of those under age 18 and 21.70% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The following school districts serve Atascosa County:

Communities

Cities

Town

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

  • Atascosa County has long been cattle country
    Atascosa County has long been cattle country
  • Replica of the original Atascosa County log courthouse in Jourdanton
    Replica of the original Atascosa County log courthouse in Jourdanton
  • The old Atascosa County Jail in Jourdanton was used from 1911-1982
    The old Atascosa County Jail in Jourdanton was used from 1911-1982
  • The Atascosa County Sheriff's Office and Jail in Jourdanton is located behind the old log courthouse
    The Atascosa County Sheriff's Office and Jail in Jourdanton is located behind the old log courthouse
  • Gazebo at Veterans Memorial Park in Lytle
    Gazebo at Veterans Memorial Park in Lytle
  • Sign at Trinity Baptist Church in Lytle
    Sign at Trinity Baptist Church in Lytle

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  4. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  6. ^ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  7. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
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