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==Transportation== |
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The Colorado Valley Transit Authority operates bus services within El Campo and to [[Wharton, Texas|Wharton |
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> |
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Latest revision as of 13:03, 27 December 2024
El Campo, Texas | |
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Coordinates: 29°11′48″N 96°16′24″W / 29.19667°N 96.27333°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Wharton |
Area | |
• Total | 9.78 sq mi (25.33 km2) |
• Land | 9.76 sq mi (25.29 km2) |
• Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 12,350 |
• Density | 1,181.91/sq mi (456.35/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 77437 |
Area code | 979 |
FIPS code | 48-22864[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 1356861[3] |
Website | http://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
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.5 square miles (19.3 km2), all land.
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 1,778 | — | |
1920 | 1,766 | −0.7% | |
1930 | 2,034 | 15.2% | |
1940 | 3,906 | 92.0% | |
1950 | 6,237 | 59.7% | |
1960 | 7,700 | 23.5% | |
1970 | 9,332 | 21.2% | |
1980 | 10,462 | 12.1% | |
1990 | 10,511 | 0.5% | |
2000 | 10,945 | 4.1% | |
2010 | 11,602 | 6.0% | |
2020 | 12,350 | 6.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[4] |
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
[edit]Education in the city of El Campo is provided by the El Campo Independent School District and a number of private schools.
Transportation
[edit]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]- 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
- 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
- Joey Hunt, NFL Player for the Seattle Seahawks
- Memo Rodriguez, MLS Player for the Houston Dynamo; born in Wharton and raised in El Campo[9]
- Charles Swindoll, Dallas-based radio minister; was born in El Campo
- Ken Weaver, Musician; was raised in El Campo
Climate
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Bus Routes and Schedules". Colorado Valley Transit. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- ^ "El Campo". El Campo. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
- ^ "Memo Rodriguez". Houston Dynamo. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
- ^ Climate Summary for El Campo, Texas