Jourdanton, Texas

Jourdanton, Texas
City
Atascosa County Courthouse
Atascosa County Courthouse
Location of Jourdanton, Texas
Location of Jourdanton, Texas
Coordinates: 28°54′50″N 98°32′27″W / 28.91389°N 98.54083°W / 28.91389; -98.54083
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyAtascosa
Established1909
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2)
 • Land3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
489 ft (149 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,094
 • Density1,140/sq mi (441/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78026
Area code830
FIPS code48-38116[3]
GNIS feature ID2410153[2]
Websitejourdantontexas.org

Jourdanton (/ˈdʒɜːrdəntən/ JUR-dən-tən) is a city in and the county seat of Atascosa County, Texas, United States.[4] As of the 2020 census, Jourdanton had a population of 4,094.[5] It is part of the San Antonio metropolitan statistical area.

History

Jourdanton was founded in 1909 and was named after founder Jourdan Campbell. The county seat was moved from Pleasanton to Jourdanton in 1910.

Geography

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 Highways 16 and 97. Highway 16 leads north to San Antonio and south 165 miles (266 km) to Zapata near the Mexican border. Highway 97 leads northeast 4 miles (6 km) to Pleasanton and 28 miles (45 km) to Floresville, and southwest 67 miles (108 km) to Cotulla.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Jourdanton has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920682—
193076712.5%
194095023.9%
19501,48155.9%
19601,5041.6%
19701,84122.4%
19802,74349.0%
19903,22017.4%
20003,73215.9%
20103,8713.7%
20204,0945.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 4,094 people, 1,465 households, and 1,039 families residing in the city.[8] The median age was 37.2 years, with 27.2% of residents under the age of 18 and 16.3% of residents 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 84.7 males age 18 and over.[8]

91.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 8.1% lived in rural areas.[9]

There were 1,465 households in Jourdanton, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 45.8% were married-couple households, 15.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 32.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]

There were 1,623 housing units, of which 9.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.3%.[8]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10]
Race Number Percent
White 2,698 65.9%
Black or African American 34 0.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 0.8%
Asian 17 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 0.0%
Some other race 467 11.4%
Two or more races 845 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 2,317 56.6%

2010 census

At the 2010 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). The racial 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 the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Jourdanton is served by the Jourdanton Independent School District and home to the Jourdanton High School Indians and Squaws.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Jourdanton has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[11]

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jourdanton, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  6. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Jourdanton city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 23, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ a b c d "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  9. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  10. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  11. ^ Climate Summary for Jourdanton, Texas
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