Pearsall, Texas
Pearsall (/ˈpɪərsɔːl/ PEER-sawl) is a city in and the county seat of Frio County, Texas, United States.[5] The population was 9,146 at the 2010 census,[6] up from 7,157 at the 2000 census.
Pearsall, Texas | |
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Downtown Pearsall | |
Location of Pearsall, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 28°53′29″N 99°5′42″W / 28.89139°N 99.09500°WCoordinates: 28°53′29″N 99°5′42″W / 28.89139°N 99.09500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Frio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.56 sq mi (17.00 km2) |
| • Land | 6.55 sq mi (16.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 9,146 |
| • Estimate (2019)[2] | 10,609 |
| • Density | 1,620.19/sq mi (625.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 78061 |
| Area code | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-56384[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1364941[4] |
| Website | cityofpearsall |
Geography
Pearsall is located near the center of Frio County at 28°53′29″N 99°5′42″W / 28.89139°N 99.09500°W (28.891458, –99.094873).[7] Interstate 35 bypasses the city on the west side, with access from Exits 99, 101, and 104. I-35 leads northeast 55 mi (89 km) to San Antonio and south 100 mi (160 km) to Laredo.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pearsall has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15.4 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.27%, is covered by water.[6]
In 2003, Pearsall annexed the unincorporated neighborhood of West Pearsall, increasing the population of the town by about 350 people.[8]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Pearsall has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[9]
Demographics
This section needs to be updated. (February 2020) |
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 766 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,799 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,161 | 20.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,536 | 17.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,198 | −52.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,029 | 69.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,470 | 71.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,545 | 59.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,383 | 33.1% | |
| 1990 | 6,924 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 7,157 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 9,146 | 27.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 10,609 | [2] | 16.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 795 | 10.85% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 38 | 0.52% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 34 | 0.46% |
| Asian (NH) | 13 | 0.18% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 7 | 0.1% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 29 | 0.4% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 32 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,377 | 87.06% |
| Total | 7,325 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,325 people, 2,599 households, and 1,845 families residing in the city.
2000 census
As of the census[3] of 2000, 7,157 people, 2,201 households, and 1,688 families were living in the city. The population density was 1,694.7 people per square mile (654.8/km2). The 2,470 housing units averaged 584.9/sq mi (226.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 73.80% White, 0.39% African American 0.71% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 22.02% from other races, and 2.79% from two or more races. About 84.24% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 2,201 households, 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were not families. About 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.47.
In the city, the age distribution was 30.6% under 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,602, and for a family was $23,470. Males had a median income of $21,295 versus $14,720 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,383. 35.0% of the population and 30.4% of families were below the poverty line. 43.2% of those under the age of 18 and 40.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Government and infrastructure
The United States Postal Service operates the Pearsall Post Office.[14]
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operates the South Texas Detention Facility in an unincorporated area in Frio County near Pearsall.[15]
Education
Pearsall Independent School District has four schools: Ted Flores Elementary, Pearsall Intermediate, Pearsall Junior High, and Pearsall High School.
Notable people
- Alfred Allee, a 19th-century peace officer, was at one time a deputy sheriff in Pearsall
- Gene Bailey, baseball player
- Mary Moore, former mayor[16]
- George Strait, country music singer, was born in Poteet, Texas, but raised in Pearsall
- Dave Studdard, professional football player, offensive lineman Denver Broncos (1979–1988)[17]
- Brad Wright, head football coach at Texas State University-San Marcos from 2007 to 2010, was born in Pearsall in 1959
Gallery
Pearsall Town Hall
Oaks Theater
First United Methodist located across from the courthouse
First Baptist Church of Pearsall located at Walnut and San Marcos streets
Best Western
Catholic Church in Pearsall, TX located on corner of Brazos and Willow
Old Frio County Jail
Frio County Courthouse
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ . National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Pearsall city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved September 7, 2016.[dead link]
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ US Census change list 2006-02-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Climate Summary for Pearsall, Texas
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-20.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/[not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Post Office Location - PEARSALL 2010-10-05 at the Wayback Machine." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.
- ^ "South Texas Detention Facility." U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.
- ^ Linde, Barbara M (2017). African Americans in Political Office: From the Civil War to the White House. ISBN 9781534560758. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ NFL.com Player Profile
External links
- City of Pearsall official website
- LoneStar Internet: Pearsall, Texas, very brief history
- Handbook of Texas Online: Pearsall, Texas