Asherton, Texas facts for kids
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Asherton, Texas
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Bel-Asher House in Asherton
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dimmit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 722 |
| • Density | 880/sq mi (342.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78827
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-04300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409739 |
Asherton is a small city in Dimmit County, Texas, in the United States. It is located in the southern part of Texas. In 2020, about 722 people lived there. U.S. Highway 83 passes right through Asherton.
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Where is Asherton Located?
Asherton is right in the middle of Dimmit County. It sits on the east side of El Moro Creek. This creek flows northeast and eventually joins the Nueces River.
U.S. Highway 83 is an important road here. It goes northwest about 8 miles (13 km) to Carrizo Springs. Carrizo Springs is the main town, or county seat, of Dimmit County. The highway also goes south about 72 miles (116 km) to Laredo.
The United States Census Bureau says that Asherton covers a total area of about 2.1 square kilometers (0.82 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Asherton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,858 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,538 | −17.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,425 | 57.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,890 | −22.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,645 | −13.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,574 | −4.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,608 | 2.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,342 | −16.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,084 | −19.2% | |
| 2020 | 722 | −33.4% | |
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The number of people living in Asherton has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 1,084 people. By 2020, the population had gone down to 722 people.
Who Lives in Asherton?
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 722 people living in Asherton. Most of the people living in Asherton are of Hispanic or Latino background. About 96% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino. A smaller number of residents are White, Black, Pacific Islander, or of mixed heritage. There were 353 households and 199 families in the city.
Education in Asherton
Public schools in Asherton are part of the Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District. This district helps make sure students get a good education.
Students in Asherton attend different schools based on their age:
- Asherton Elementary School serves younger students from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade.
- Carrizo Springs Junior High School is for students in 7th and 8th grades.
- Carrizo Springs High School is where students go for 9th through 12th grades.
Before July 1, 1999, Asherton had its own school district called the Asherton Independent School District. However, this district had to close down. This happened because there were problems with how taxes were collected to support the schools.
See also
In Spanish: Asherton para niños
