Jourdanton, Texas | |
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 Location of Jourdanton, Texas | |
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| Coordinates:28°54′50″N98°32′27″W / 28.91389°N 98.54083°W /28.91389; -98.54083 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Atascosa |
| Established | 1909 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2) |
| • Land | 3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,094 |
| • Density | 1,140/sq mi (441/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 78026 |
| Area code | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-38116[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410153[2] |
| Website | jourdantontexas |
Jourdanton (/ˈdʒɜːrdəntən/JUR-dən-tən) is a city in and thecounty seat ofAtascosa County, Texas, United States.[4] The population is 4,094.[5] It is part of theSan Antoniometropolitan statistical area.
Jourdanton was founded in 1909 and was named after founder Jourdan Campbell. The county seat was moved fromPleasanton to Jourdanton in 1910.
Jourdanton is located near the center of Atascosa County approximately 37 miles (60 km) south of downtown San Antonio. At the center of the city is the intersection of Texas State Highways16 and97. Highway 16 leads north to San Antonio and south 165 miles (266 km) toZapata near the Mexican border. Highway 97 leads northeast 4 miles (6 km) to Pleasanton and 28 miles (45 km) toFloresville, and southwest 67 miles (108 km) toCotulla.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, Jourdanton has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), all land.[6]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1920 | 682 | — | |
| 1930 | 767 | 12.5% | |
| 1940 | 950 | 23.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,481 | 55.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,504 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,841 | 22.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,743 | 49.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,220 | 17.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,732 | 15.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,871 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,094 | 5.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,610 | 39.33% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 32 | 0.78% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 11 | 0.27% |
| Asian (NH) | 16 | 0.39% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.05% |
| Some other race (NH) | 18 | 0.44% |
| Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 88 | 2.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,317 | 56.6% |
| Total | 4,094 |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 4,094 people, 1,431 households, and 1,039 families residing in the city.
At the2010 census, 3,871 people, 1,187 households, and 923 families were living in the city. The population density was 1,071.1 inhabitants per square mile (413.6/km2). The 1,353 housing units had an average density of 388.3 per square mile (149.9/km2). Theracial makeup of the city was 74.44% White, 1.13% African American, 0.96% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 20.42% from other races, and 2.73% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 52.87%.[3]
Of the 1,187 households, 44.4% had children under 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were not families. About 19.9% of households were one person and 9.5% were one person 65 or older. The average household size was 2.98, and the average family size was 3.42.
The age distribution was 32.2% under 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% were 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.
The median household income was $34,975 and the median family income was $38,389. Males had a median income of $30,222 versus $16,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,910. About 12.4% of families and 13.4% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.
Jourdanton is served by theJourdanton Independent School District and home to theJourdanton High School Indians and Squaws.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen climate classification, Jourdanton has ahumid subtropical climate,Cfa on climate maps.[11]
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