Atascosa County, Texas

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Atascosa County
County
Atascosa County
The Atascosa County Courthouse in Jourdanton
The Atascosa County Courthouse in Jourdanton
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
Named forAtascosa River
SeatJourdanton
Largest cityPleasanton
Area
 • Total1,221 sq mi (3,160 km2)
 • Land1,210 sq mi (3,100 km2)
 • Water1.9 sq mi (5 km2)  0.2%%
Population
 ()
 • Total48,981 (est.)[1]
 • Density40.5/sq mi (15.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district28th
Websiteatascosacounty.texas.gov

Atascosa County (/ˌætəsˈkoʊsə/ AT-əs-KOH-sə) is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 44,911.[2] Its county seat is Jourdanton.[3] Atascosa County is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History[]

Along with the rest of Texas, Atascosa County became:

· Part of an independent Mexico on September 27, 1821

· Part of the Republic of Texas on March 2, 1836

· Part of the United States of America on December 29, 1845

· Part of the Confederate States of America on March 4, 1861

In 1856, the Texas Legislature established Atascosa County from portions of Bexar County, and named it for the Atascosa River.

Geography[]

According to the United States 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.[4]

The county contains rolling hills and knolls, sloped to the southeast. It is drained by the Atascosa River which exits the county at its SE corner.[5] The highest point is a localized hill near the northeast border with Bexar County, between Lytle and Somerset in Bexar, at 810 feet (247m) ASL.[6]

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties[]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
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%
2019 (est.)51,153[7]13.9%
US Decennial Census[8]
1850–2010[9] 2010–2014[2]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 44,911 people 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 2000 United States Census,[10] there were 38,628 people, 12,816 households, and 10,022 families in the county. The population density was 31/sqmi (12/km2). There were 14,883 housing units at an average density of 12/sqmi (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.

The county population contained 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:

Most of the county is in the service area of Alamo Community College District. The portion in Pleasanton ISD is zoned to Coastal Bend College (formerly Bee County College).[11]

Communities[]

Cities[]

Town[]

Census-designated place[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Gallery[]

  • Atascosa County has long been cattle country

  • Replica of the original Atascosa County log courthouse in Jourdanton

  • The old Atascosa County Jail in Jourdanton was used from 1911 to 1982

  • The Atascosa County Sheriff's Office and Jail in Jourdanton is located behind the old log courthouse

  • Gazebo at Veterans Memorial Park in Lytle

  • Sign at Trinity Baptist Church in Lytle

Politics[]

Presidential election results

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 31, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c [1] Atascosa County TX (Google Maps - accessed 10 November 2019)
  6. ^ Highest Point in Atascosa County (peakbagger.com - accessed 10 November 2019)
  7. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  8. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  9. ^ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  11. ^ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.162. ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. Sec. 130.167. BEE COUNTY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.. The legislation uses "Bee County College".
  12. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 19 July 2018.

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Coordinates: 28°53′N 98°32′W / 28.89°N 98.53°W / 28.89; -98.53

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