Aransas County, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aransas County
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The Aransas County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Texas |
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| Founded | 1872 | |
| Named for | Aransas Bay | |
| Seat | Rockport | |
| Largest city | Corpus Christi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 528 sq mi (1,370 km2) | |
| • Land | 252 sq mi (650 km2) | |
| • Water | 276 sq mi (710 km2) 52%% | |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,830 | |
| • Density | 94.5/sq mi (36.5/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| Congressional district | 27th | |
Aransas County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located in South Texas. The main town, or county seat, is Rockport.
As of the 2020 census, about 23,830 people lived here. Aransas County is part of the Rockport area.
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History of Aransas County
A long time ago, in 1519, a Spanish explorer named Alonso Álvarez de Pineda probably saw this land first. He sailed along the Texas coast and mapped Aransas Bay. The name "Aransas" comes from an old Spanish outpost. This outpost was named after a special church in Spain.
In 1871, the Texas government officially created Aransas County. It was formed from parts of Refugio County. The county was fully set up the next year, in 1872.
In August 2017, a very strong storm called Hurricane Harvey hit the county. It caused a lot of damage.
Geography of Aransas County
Aransas County covers a total area of 528 square miles. About 252 square miles is land. The other 276 square miles (52%) is water.
Neighboring Counties
Aransas County shares borders with these other counties:
- Calhoun County (to the northeast)
- Gulf of Mexico (to the east)
- Nueces County (to the south)
- San Patricio County (to the southwest)
- Refugio County (to the northwest)
Protected Natural Areas
- Aransas National Wildlife Refuge (part of it is in Aransas County). This is a special place that protects wildlife.
People of Aransas County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 966 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,824 | 88.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,716 | −5.9% | |
| 1910 | 2,106 | 22.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,064 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,219 | 7.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,469 | 56.3% | |
| 1950 | 4,252 | 22.6% | |
| 1960 | 7,006 | 64.8% | |
| 1970 | 8,902 | 27.1% | |
| 1980 | 14,260 | 60.2% | |
| 1990 | 17,892 | 25.5% | |
| 2000 | 22,497 | 25.7% | |
| 2010 | 23,158 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 23,830 | 2.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010–2020 |
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The population of Aransas County has grown over the years. In 1880, there were 966 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 23,830 people.
2020 Census Information
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 23,830 people living in the county. There were 9,917 households and 6,303 families.
Most people in Aransas County are White. A smaller number are Hispanic or Latino. There are also people of Black, Native American, Asian, and other backgrounds.
Education in Aransas County
Most students in Aransas County go to schools in the Rockport-Fulton Independent School District. This includes students from Rockport and Fulton.
Some students, especially those in Aransas Pass, attend the Aransas Pass Independent School District. Even though Aransas Pass is partly outside the county, its school district serves some county residents.
For college, Del Mar College is the community college for Aransas County.
Transportation in Aransas County
Main Roads
State Highway 35
State Highway 188
Airport
The Aransas County Airport is located in Fulton. It is just north of Rockport.
Communities in Aransas County
Cities
- Aransas Pass (partly in other counties)
- Corpus Christi (mostly in other counties)
- Rockport (This is the county seat, the main town)
Towns
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated:
Unincorporated Communities
These are small communities that are not part of any city or town:
- Estes
- Palm Harbor
Old Towns (Ghost Towns)
- Aransas City (This was an early settlement that is no longer active.)
Images for kids
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The Aransas County Courthouse
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The flag of Aransas County
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Aransas para niños
