George West, Texas | |
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 George West entrance sign | |
| Nickname(s): "Storytelling Capital of Texas", "Birthplace ofInterstate 69Central" | |
 Location of George West, Texas | |
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| Coordinates:28°19′52″N98°7′1″W / 28.33111°N 98.11694°W /28.33111; -98.11694 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Live Oak |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| • Mayor | Andrew Garza |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.94 sq mi (5.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.94 sq mi (5.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,171 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (430/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 78022 |
| Area code | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-29348[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1336484[3] |
| Website | cityofgw |
George West is a city inLive Oak County,Texas, United States, and named for cattle rancherGeorge Washington West. The population was 2,171 at the2020 census.[4] It is thecounty seat of Live Oak County.[5] George West was named the "storytelling capital of Texas" in 2005 by theTexas Senate; and it hosts theGeorge West Storyfest, a festival that features storytelling,cowboy poetry, andmusic. Numerousranches surround George West.
The Texas author andfolkloristJ. Frank Dobie was born in Live Oak County near George West in 1888. FormerState SenatorCyndi Taylor Krier, also the administrative judge ofBexar County, was reared near George West in theunincorporated community ofDinero.
George West was a land venture and ranching enterprise of George Washington West and Kittie West. Originally from Shannonville Tennessee, West began to build his town in 1913, after ranching from 1880 to 1912 in the area betweenPleasanton andCorpus Christi. He sold hiscattle holdings and began to colonize some 75,000 acres (300 km2).
West offered theSan Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf Railroad $100,000 and a free easement through his land to build to George West. West had made his fortune oncattle drives but knew that the future rested with the transport of the animals on a train. He purchased some 120,000 acres in Live Oak County and held 26,000 cattle. Adrought had caused such losses that he sold half of his acreage. Other ranchers tried to sell property at that time, and prices dropped to low levels.[6]
In 1918, West offered $75,000 to build a new courthouse if the county seat was moved fromOakville, which was not on a railroad route, and if voters approved the plan. The courthouse actually cost $120,000 and was built to West's specifications.[6] He also built schools, roads, and water and electricity plants.
George West was incorporated in 1946, and the government changed tohome rule in 1980.
George West is located at28°19′52″N98°07′01″W / 28.331147°N 98.117013°W /28.331147; -98.117013 (28.331147, –98.117013).[7] This is 65.7 miles (105.7 km) northwest ofCorpus Christi and (127 km) 85.6 miles south ofSan Antonio.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12 square miles (31 km2), all land.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,533 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,878 | 22.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,022 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,627 | 29.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,586 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,524 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,445 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,171 | −11.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 774 | 35.65% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 14 | 0.64% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 7 | 0.32% |
| Asian (NH) | 12 | 0.55% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.09% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 16 | 0.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,346 | 62.0% |
| Total | 2,171 |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 2,171 people, 716 households, and 466 families residing in the city.
As of thecensus[2] of 2000, there were 2,524 people, 892 households, and 671 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,327.3 inhabitants per square mile (512.5/km2). There were 1,035 housing units at an average density of 544.3 per square mile (210.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.73%White, 0.28%African American, 0.40%Native American, 0.16%Asian, 14.38% fromother races, and 2.06% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 58.00% of the population.
There were 892 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% weremarried couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,364, and the median income for a family was $33,971. Males had a median income of $28,456 versus $14,573 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $13,591. About 18.2% of families and 21.1% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 31.0% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.
The city of George West is served by theGeorge West Independent School District.
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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, George West has ahumid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]
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