Odem, Texas

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Odem, Texas
City
Location of Odem, Texas
Location of Odem, Texas
SanPatricio County Odem.svg
Coordinates: 27°56′52″N 97°35′3″W / 27.94778°N 97.58417°W / 27.94778; -97.58417Coordinates: 27°56′52″N 97°35′3″W / 27.94778°N 97.58417°W / 27.94778; -97.58417
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountySan Patricio
Government
 • MayorBilly Huerta (D)
Area
[1]
 • Total1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2)
 • Land1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,389
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
2,360
 • Density1,852.43/sq mi (715.23/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78370
Area code(s)361
FIPS code48-53376[3]
GNIS feature ID1343063[4]
Websitewww.cityofodemtx.com

Odem is a city in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,389 at the 2010 census.

History[]

The city was platted in 1909 by John James Welder and David Odem. It was named for Odem, who was the county sheriff.[5]

Geography[]

Odem is located at 27°56′52″N 97°35′3″W / 27.94778°N 97.58417°W / 27.94778; -97.58417 (27.947773, -97.584169).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1  sq mi (2.9 km2), all of it land.

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1930842—
19401,14736.2%
19501,68046.5%
19602,08824.3%
19702,1302.0%
19802,36310.9%
19902,3660.1%
20002,4995.6%
20102,389−4.4%
2019 (est.)2,360[2]−1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[3] of 2000, 2,499 people, 776 households, and 633 families were residing in the city. The population density was 2,246.0 people/sq mi (869.3/km2). The 843 housing units averaged 757.7/sq mi (293.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 73.59% White, 0.20% African American, 0.68% Native American, 23.11% from other races, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 77.91% of the population.

Of the 776 households, 43.9% had children under 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were not families. About 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.22, and the average family size was 3.65.

In the city, the age distribution was 32.5% under 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,090, and for a family was $33,947. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,246. About 18.2% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education[]

The City of Odem is served by the Odem-Edroy Independent School District.

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ Keith Guthrie. "The Handbook of Texas Online - ODEM, TX". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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