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==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 2,938 [[square kilometer|km |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 2,938 [[square kilometer|km²]] (1,134 [[square mile|mi²]]). 2,935 km² (1,133 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.11% water. |
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===Adjacent counties === |
===Adjacent counties === |
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*[[Medina County, Texas|Medina County]] (north) |
*[[Medina County, Texas|Medina County]] (north) |
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*[[Zavala County, Texas|Zavala County]] (west) |
*[[Zavala County, Texas|Zavala County]] (west) |
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==Demographics== |
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As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of |
As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of 2000, there were 16,252 people, 4,743 households, and 3,642 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 6/km² (14/mi²). There were 5,660 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (5/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 71.86% [[Race (U.S. census)|White]], 4.87% [[Race (U.S. census)|Black]] or [[Race (U.S. census)|African American]], 0.58% [[Race (U.S. census)|Native American]], 0.41% [[Race (U.S. census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Race (U.S. census)|Pacific Islander]], 19.76% from [[race (U.S. census)|other races]], and 2.50% from two or more races. 73.76% of the population were [[Race (U.S. census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (U.S. census)|Latino]] of any race. |
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There were 4,743 households out of which 40.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.20% were non-families. 20.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.44. |
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In the county, the population |
In the county, the population was spread out with 28.70% under the age of 18, 11.20% from 18 to 24, 30.80% from 25 to 44, 18.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 121.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 130.20 males. |
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The median income for a household in the county |
The median income for a household in the county was $24,504, and the median income for a family was $26,578. Males had a median income of $23,810 versus $16,498 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $16,069. 29.00% of the population and 24.50% of families were below the [[poverty line]]. 36.20% of those under the age of 18 and 30.40% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. |
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== Cities and towns == |
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==External links == |
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*[http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/FF/hcf10.html Frio County in ''Handbook of Texas Online''] at the [[University of Texas at Austin|University of Texas]] |
*[http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/FF/hcf10.html Frio County in ''Handbook of Texas Online''] at the [[University of Texas at Austin|University of Texas]] |
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Revision as of 00:39, 18 March 2006
Frio County is a county located in the state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 16,252. Its county seat is Pearsall6. Frio County is named for the Frio River.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,938 km² (1,134 mi²). 2,935 km² (1,133 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.11% water.
Adjacent counties
- Medina County (north)
- Atascosa County (east)
- La Salle County (south)
- Zavala County (west)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 16,252 people, 4,743 households, and 3,642 families residing in the county. The population density was 6/km² (14/mi²). There were 5,660 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (5/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 71.86% White, 4.87% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 19.76% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. 73.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,743 households out of which 40.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were married couples living together, 16.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.20% were non-families. 20.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.44.
In the county, the population was spread out with 28.70% under the age of 18, 11.20% from 18 to 24, 30.80% from 25 to 44, 18.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 121.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 130.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,504, and the median income for a family was $26,578. Males had a median income of $23,810 versus $16,498 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,069. 29.00% of the population and 24.50% of families were below the poverty line. 36.20% of those under the age of 18 and 30.40% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
