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'''Falfurrias''' is a city located in [[Brooks County, Texas]]. |
'''Falfurrias''' is a city located in [[Brooks County, Texas]]. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,297. It is the [[county seat]] of [[Brooks County, Texas|Brooks County]]{{GR|6}}. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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[[Image:TXMap-doton-Falfurrias.PNG|right|Location of Falfurrias, Texas]] |
[[Image:TXMap-doton-Falfurrias.PNG|right|Location of Falfurrias, Texas]] |
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Falfurrias is located at 27 |
Falfurrias is located at 27°13'36" North, 98°8'42" West (27.226529, -98.144922){{GR|1}}. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 7.1 [[square kilometer|km²]] (2.8 [[square mile|mi²]]). |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 7.1 [[square kilometer|km²]] (2.8 [[square mile|mi²]]). 7.1 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 5,297 people, 1,801 households, and 1,354 families residing in the city. |
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 5,297 people, 1,801 households, and 1,354 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 743.7/km² (1,926.4/mi²). There were 2,062 housing units at an average density of 289.5/km² (749.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.21% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.25% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.55% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.13% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.11% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 21.56% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.19% from two or more races. 92.54% of the population were [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race. |
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There were 1,801 households out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 21.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. |
There were 1,801 households out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 21.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.41. |
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In the city the population was spread out with 32.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. |
In the city the population was spread out with 32.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males. |
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The median income for a household in the city was $15,000, and the median income for a family was $18,208. Males had a median income of $23,438 versus $17,973 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $9,573. |
The median income for a household in the city was $15,000, and the median income for a family was $18,208. Males had a median income of $23,438 versus $17,973 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $9,573. 46.2% of the population and 43.3% of families were below the [[poverty line]]. 58.0% of those under the age of 18 and 37.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 17:23, 4 April 2006
Falfurrias is a city located in Brooks County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,297. It is the county seat of Brooks CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
Falfurrias is located at 27°13'36" North, 98°8'42" West (27.226529, -98.144922)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.1 km² (2.8 mi²). 7.1 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 5,297 people, 1,801 households, and 1,354 families residing in the city. The population density was 743.7/km² (1,926.4/mi²). There were 2,062 housing units at an average density of 289.5/km² (749.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.21% White, 0.25% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 21.56% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. 92.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,801 households out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 21.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.41.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $15,000, and the median income for a family was $18,208. Males had a median income of $23,438 versus $17,973 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,573. 46.2% of the population and 43.3% of families were below the poverty line. 58.0% of those under the age of 18 and 37.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.