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{{Infobox settlement
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|official_name = El Campo, Texas
| official_name = El Campo, Texas
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<!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:Veterans Memorial in El Campo, TX IMG 1024.JPG|250px|right|thumb|<span style="font-size:100%;">Veterans Memorial at [[American Legion]] center in El Campo. The nearby [[Texas National Guard]] armory is named for [[Roy P. Benavidez]], a native of [[Cuero, Texas|Cuero]] and recipient of the [[Medal of Honor]].</span>]] -->
<!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:Veterans Memorial in El Campo, TX IMG 1024.JPG|250px|right|thumb|<span style="font-size:100%;">Veterans Memorial at [[American Legion]] center in El Campo. The nearby [[Texas National Guard]] armory is named for [[Roy P. Benavidez]], a native of [[Cuero, Texas|Cuero]] and recipient of the [[Medal of Honor]].</span>]] -->


'''El Campo''' is a city in [[Wharton County, Texas|Wharton County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 11,602 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 Census]], making it the largest city in Wharton County.
'''El Campo''' is a city in [[Wharton County, Texas|Wharton County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 12,350 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 Census]], making it the largest city in Wharton County.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 7.5&nbsp;square miles (19.3&nbsp;km{{sup|2}}), all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 7.5&nbsp;square miles (19.3&nbsp;km{{sup|2}}), all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 10945
|2000= 10945
|2010= 11602
|2010= 11602
|2020= 12350
|estyear=2019

|estimate=11539
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}
[[File:American Legion in El Campo, TX IMG 1025.JPG|thumb|American Legion Hall in El Campo]]
[[File:American Legion in El Campo, TX IMG 1025.JPG|thumb|American Legion Hall in El Campo]]


{| class="wikitable"
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, Population in April 2013: 11,486 residing in the city. Population change since 2010: -1.0%
|+'''El Campo racial composition as of 2020'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4822864&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|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 can be of any race.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|4,328
|35.04%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|1,244
|10.07%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|26
|0.21%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|63
|0.51%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|23
|0.19%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|145
|1.17%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|6,521
|52.8%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''12,350'''
|
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 12,350 people, 4,197 households, and 3,067 families residing in the city.

As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, Population in April 2013: 11,486 residing in the city. Population change since 2010: –1.0%
* Males: 48%
* Males: 48%
* Females: 52%
* Females: 52%
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* Texas median age: 32.3 years
* Texas median age: 32.3 years
The population density was 1,400 people per square mile. There were 4,491 housing units at an average density of 577.5 per square mile (222.9/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 76.1% White, 10.9% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 16.66% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 47.0% of the population.
The population density was 1,400 people per square mile. There were 4,491 housing units at an average density of {{convert|577.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 76.1% White, 10.9% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 16.66% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 47.0% of the population.


Of the 3,916 households 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 25.8% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.31.
Of the 3,916 households 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 25.8% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.31.
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==Transportation==
==Transportation==
The Colorado Valley Transit Authority operates bus services within El Campo and to [[Wharton, Texas|Wharton.]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gotransit.org/shooperwingfieldenvisiondesignnet|title=Bus Routes and Schedules|website=Colorado Valley Transit|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-08}}</ref> El Campo is accessible by road by [[Texas State Highway 71]] and [[U.S. Route 59]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x864183727af44c4d:0x1f9ad1f67d859bf1|title=El Campo|website=El Campo|language=en|access-date=2019-06-08}}</ref>
The Colorado Valley Transit Authority operates bus services within El Campo and to [[Wharton, Texas|Wharton]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gotransit.org/shooperwingfieldenvisiondesignnet|title=Bus Routes and Schedules|website=Colorado Valley Transit|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-08}}</ref> El Campo is accessible by road by [[Texas State Highway 71]] and <!--[[Interstate 69 in Texas|Interstate 69]]/-->[[U.S. Route 59 in Texas|U.S. Route 59]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x864183727af44c4d:0x1f9ad1f67d859bf1|title=El Campo|website=El Campo|language=en|access-date=2019-06-08}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==

*Dallas-based radio minister [[Charles Swindoll]] was born in El Campo (as mentioned on his broadcast of 16 May 2012).
*Medal of Honor recipient [[Roy Benavidez|Raul (Roy) Benavidez]] was raised in El Campo from the age of 7.
* [[Roy Benavidez|Raul (Roy) Benavidez]], Medal of Honor recipient; was raised in El Campo from the age of 7
* [[Gene Cernan]], Astronaut (and the last person to have been on the Moon); lived in El Campo
<!--notable? *St. Johns Mavericks football coach Melvin Baker.
* [[Jeff Chance|Jeff Barosh]], Texas-based [[country music]] singer-songwriter; professionally known as '''Jeff Chance''' was born and raised in El Campo. He died in El Campo in 2008 at the age of 53
-->*Author of the [https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=legendary+texians Legendary Texians] and [https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=historic+towns+of+texas&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3Ahistoric+towns+of+texas Historic Towns of Texas] book series Joe Tom Davis lives in El Campo.
*[[National Football League|NFL]] Player [[Joey Hunt]] of the [[Seattle Seahawks]]
* [[Joey Hunt]], [[National Football League|NFL]] Player for the [[Seattle Seahawks]]
*[[Major League Soccer|MLS]] Player [[Memo Rodríguez|Memo Rodriguez]] of the [[Houston Dynamo]] was born in [[Wharton, Texas|Wharton]] and raised in El Campo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.houstondynamo.com/players/memo-rodriguez|title=Memo Rodriguez|website=Houston Dynamo|access-date=April 13, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Memo Rodríguez|Memo Rodriguez]], [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] Player for the [[Houston Dynamo]]; born in [[Wharton, Texas|Wharton]] and raised in El Campo<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.houstondynamo.com/players/memo-rodriguez|title=Memo Rodriguez|website=Houston Dynamo|access-date=April 13, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Charles Swindoll]], Dallas-based radio minister; was born in El Campo
* Texas-based [[country music]] singer-songwriter [[Jeff Chance|Jeff Barosh]], professionally known as '''Jeff Chance''' was born and raised in El Campo. He passed away in El Campo in 2008 at the age of 53.
* [[Ken Weaver (musician)|Ken Weaver]], Musician; was raised in El Campo
*Astronaut [[Gene Cernan]] lived in El Campo. Max Kowall Lost His Grandma On Feb 21 2021. She has not been found.
<!--notable? *Ed Junot, the Fiddlin Cajun (Texas Fiddler Hall of Famer) and his son Keith Junot; -->


==Climate==
==Climate==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|El Campo, Texas}}
{{Portal|Texas}}
{{Portal|Texas}}
* [http://www.cityofelcampo.org/ City of El Campo]
* [http://www.cityofelcampo.org/ City of El Campo]
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[[Category:Cities in Texas]]
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Latest revision as of 13:03, 27 December 2024

El Campo, Texas
City
Old business district along Monseratte Street
Old business district along Monseratte Street
Location of El Campo, Texas
Location of El Campo, Texas
Coordinates: 29°11′48″N 96°16′24″W / 29.19667°N 96.27333°W / 29.19667; -96.27333
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyWharton
Area
[1]
 • Total
9.78 sq mi (25.33 km2)
 • Land9.76 sq mi (25.29 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
105 ft (32 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
12,350
 • Density1,181.91/sq mi (456.35/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77437
Area code979
FIPS code48-22864[2]
GNIS feature ID1356861[3]
Websitehttp://www.cityofelcampo.org/

El Campo is a city in Wharton County, Texas, United States. The population was 12,350 at the 2020 Census, making it the largest city in Wharton County.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.5 square miles (19.3 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19101,778—
19201,766−0.7%
19302,03415.2%
19403,90692.0%
19506,23759.7%
19607,70023.5%
19709,33221.2%
198010,46212.1%
199010,5110.5%
200010,9454.1%
201011,6026.0%
202012,3506.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
American Legion Hall in El Campo
El Campo racial composition as of 2020[5]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 4,328 35.04%
Black or African American (NH) 1,244 10.07%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 26 0.21%
Asian (NH) 63 0.51%
Some Other Race (NH) 23 0.19%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 145 1.17%
Hispanic or Latino 6,521 52.8%
Total 12,350

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,350 people, 4,197 households, and 3,067 families residing in the city.

As of the census[2] of 2010, Population in April 2013: 11,486 residing in the city. Population change since 2010: –1.0%

  • Males: 48%
  • Females: 52%
  • Median resident age: 34.1 years
  • Texas median age: 32.3 years

The population density was 1,400 people per square mile. There were 4,491 housing units at an average density of 577.5 per square mile (223.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 76.1% White, 10.9% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 16.66% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 47.0% of the population.

Of the 3,916 households 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 25.8% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.31.

The age distribution was 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median household income was $40,698. Males had a median income of $27,416 versus $18,872 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,464. About 16.5% of families and 23.6% of the population were below the poverty line.

Education

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Education in the city of El Campo is provided by the El Campo Independent School District and a number of private schools.

Transportation

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The Colorado Valley Transit Authority operates bus services within El Campo and to Wharton.[7] El Campo is accessible by road by Texas State Highway 71 and U.S. Route 59.[8]

Notable people

[edit]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, El Campo has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[10]

References

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  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. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  6. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  7. ^ "Bus Routes and Schedules". Colorado Valley Transit. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
  8. ^ "El Campo". El Campo. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
  9. ^ "Memo Rodriguez". Houston Dynamo. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
  10. ^ Climate Summary for El Campo, Texas
  1. ^ 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 can be of any race.[6]
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