El Campo, Texas
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El Campo, Texas | |
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| Old business district along Monseratte Street Old business district along Monseratte Street | |
| Location of El Campo, Texas Location of El Campo, Texas | |
| File:Wharton County ElCampo.svg | |
| Coordinates: 29°11′48″N 96°16′24″W / 29.19667°N 96.27333°WCoordinates: 29°11′48″N 96°16′24″W / 29.19667°N 96.27333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wharton |
| Area | |
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| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,350 |
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| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 77437 |
| Area code(s) | 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. Its 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
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2020 census
[edit]As of the 2020 census, El Campo had a population of 12,350, 4,447 households, and 3,067 families residing in the city.[4] Of the households, 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 46.1% were married-couple households, 17.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, 29.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present, 25.6% were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[4] The median age was 35.2 years, with 28.0% of residents under the age of 18 and 16.1% aged 65 years or older. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.6 males age 18 and over.[4] There were 4,827 housing units, of which 7.9% were vacant; the homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.5%.[4] 99.2% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.8% lived in rural areas.[5]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,451 | 52.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,314 | 10.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 104 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2,157 | 17.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,254 | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 6,521 | 52.8% |
2010 census
[edit]As of the census[2] of 2010, 11,486 resided in the city, a change since 2010 of –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. The 4,491 housing units had an average density of 577.5 per square mile (223.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 70.1% White, 10.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 16.6% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 47.0% of the population.
Of the 3,916 households, 37.3% had children under 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 not families. About 25.8% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person 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 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 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, a Medal of Honor recipient, was raised in El Campo from the age of seven.
- Gene Cernan, an astronaut (and the last person to have been on the Moon) lived in El Campo.
- Jeff Barosh, Texas-based country music singer-songwriter and 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, a former NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks, graduated from El Campo High School.
- Memo Rodriguez, a MLS player for the Houston Dynamo, was born in Wharton and raised in El Campo.[9]
- Charles Swindoll, a Dallas-based radio minister, was born in El Campo.
- Ken Weaver, a 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, 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "El Campo". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ↑ "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
