Pearsall, Texas

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Pearsall, Texas
City
Downtown Pearsall
Downtown Pearsall
Location of Pearsall, Texas
Location of Pearsall, Texas
Coordinates: 28°53′29″N 99°5′42″W / 28.89139°N 99.09500°W / 28.89139; -99.09500Coordinates: 28°53′29″N 99°5′42″W / 28.89139°N 99.09500°W / 28.89139; -99.09500
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyFrio
Area
[1]
 • Total6.56 sq mi (17.00 km2)
 • Land6.55 sq mi (16.96 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
633 ft (193 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total9,146
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
10,609
 • Density1,620.19/sq mi (625.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78061
Area code(s)830
FIPS code48-56384[2]
GNIS feature ID1364941[3]
Websitecityofpearsall.org

Pearsall (/ˈpɪərsɔːl/ PEER-sawl) is a city in and the county seat of Frio County, Texas, United States.[5] The population was 9,146 at the 2010 census,[6] up from 7,157 at the 2000 census.

Geography[]

Pearsall is located near the center of Frio County at 28°53′29″N 99°5′42″W / 28.89139°N 99.09500°W / 28.89139; -99.09500 (28.891458, -99.094873).[7] Interstate 35 bypasses the city on the west side, with access from Exits 99, 101, and 104. I-35 leads northeast 55 mi (89 km) to San Antonio and south 100 mi (160 km) to Laredo.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Pearsall has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15.4 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.27%, is covered by water.[6]

In 2003, Pearsall annexed the unincorporated neighborhood of West Pearsall, increasing the population of the town by about 350 people.[8]

Climate[]

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Pearsall has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[9]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1890766—
19101,799—
19202,16120.1%
19302,53617.4%
19401,198−52.8%
19502,02969.4%
19603,47071.0%
19705,54559.8%
19807,38333.1%
19906,924−6.2%
20007,1573.4%
20109,14627.8%
2019 (est.)10,609[4]16.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the census[2] of 2000, 7,157 people, 2,201 households, and 1,688 families were living in the city. The population density was 1,694.7 people per square mile (654.8/km2). The 2,470 housing units averaged 584.9/sq mi (226.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 73.80% White, 0.39% African American 0.71% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 22.02% from other races, and 2.79% from two or more races. About 84.24% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 2,201 households, 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were not families. About 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% 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 3.47.

In the city, the age distribution was 30.6% under 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,602, and for a family was $23,470. Males had a median income of $21,295 versus $14,720 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,383. 35.0% of the population and 30.4% of families were below the poverty line. 43.2% of those under the age of 18 and 40.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Government and infrastructure[]

The United States Postal Service operates the Pearsall Post Office.[11]

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operates the South Texas Detention Facility in an unincorporated area in Frio County near Pearsall.[12]

Education[]

Pearsall Independent School District has four schools - Ted Flores Elementary, Pearsall Intermediate, Pearsall Junior High, and Pearsall High School.

Notable people[]

  • Alfred Allee, a famed 19th-century peace officer, was at one time a deputy sheriff in Pearsall.
  • Gene Bailey, baseball player
  • George Strait, country music singer, was born in Poteet, Texas, but raised in Pearsall.
  • Dave Studdard, professional football player, offensive lineman Denver Broncos (1979-1988)[13]
  • Brad Wright, head football coach at Texas State University-San Marcos from 2007 to 2010, was born in Pearsall in 1959.

Gallery[]

  • Pearsall Town Hall

  • Oaks Theater

  • First United Methodist located across from the courthouse

  • First Baptist Church of Pearsall located at Walnut and San Marcos streets

  • Best Western

  • Catholic Church in Pearsall, TX located on corner of Brazos and Willow

  • Old Frio County Jail

  • Frio County Courthouse

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pearsall city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved September 7, 2016.[dead link]
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ^ US Census change list Archived 2006-02-06 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Climate Summary for Pearsall, Texas
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Post Office Location - PEARSALL Archived 2010-10-05 at the Wayback Machine." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.
  12. ^ "South Texas Detention Facility." U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.
  13. ^ NFL.com Player Profile

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