Aransas Pass, Texas facts for kids
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Aransas Pass, Texas
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Water tower
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| Nicknames:
Saltwater Heaven
The Harbor City |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | San Patricio, Aransas, Nueces |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52.44 sq mi (135.83 km2) |
| • Land | 12.57 sq mi (32.56 km2) |
| • Water | 39.87 sq mi (103.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,941 |
| • Density | 667.30/sq mi (257.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
78335-78336
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-03600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329652 |
Aransas Pass is a city in Texas, United States. It is located across three different counties: Aransas, Nueces, and San Patricio. In 2021, about 8,011 people lived there.
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Where is Aransas Pass Located?
Aransas Pass sits on the edge of Redfish Bay. This bay is a body of water that connects to Corpus Christi Bay in the south and Aransas Bay in the north. The city is on the mainland of Texas. It is linked to Mustang Island, where the city of Port Aransas is, by a long causeway. There is also a free ferry that takes cars to the island.
If you travel by Texas State Highway 35 and U.S. Route 181, Aransas Pass is about 20 miles northeast of Corpus Christi.
How Big is Aransas Pass?
The city of Aransas Pass covers a total area of about 135.6 square kilometers (52.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 103.1 square kilometers (39.87 square miles), is water. The land area is about 32.6 square kilometers (12.57 square miles).
What is the Climate Like?
Aransas Pass has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means there is a lot of moisture in the air, especially during the warmer months.
Who Lives in Aransas Pass?
Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 7,941 people living in Aransas Pass. There were 3,671 households and 2,219 families in the city.
The table below shows the different groups of people who lived in Aransas Pass in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 4,149 | 52.25% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 212 | 2.67% |
| Native American (NH) | 32 | 0.4% |
| Asian (NH) | 72 | 0.91% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 3 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Group (NH) | 19 | 0.24% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 229 | 2.88% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,225 | 40.61% |
| Total | 7,941 |
Education in Aransas Pass
Most students in Aransas Pass attend schools within the Aransas Pass Independent School District. This district includes several schools for different age groups:
- H. T. Faulk Early Childhood School (for Pre-K through 1st grade)
- Kieberger Elementary School (for 2nd and 3rd grades)
- Charlie Marshall Elementary School (for 4th and 5th grades)
- A. C. Blunt Middle School (for 6th through 8th grades)
- Aransas Pass High School (for 9th through 12th grades)
Some parts of Aransas Pass are also served by the Port Aransas Independent School District.
For students who want to continue their education after high school, Del Mar College is the community college for all of Aransas, Nueces, and San Patricio counties.
Notable People from Aransas Pass
Many interesting people have connections to Aransas Pass:
- Emory Bellard: He was a famous football coach. He helped create the "Wishbone formation," a special way football teams line up.
- Tommy Blake: He was a talented defensive end in college football at Texas Christian University.
- Mickey Sullivan: He was a well-known baseball coach for Baylor University.
See also
In Spanish: Aransas Pass para niños
