Atascosa County, Texas facts for kids
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Atascosa County
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The Atascosa County Courthouse in Jourdanton
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1856 |
| Named for | Atascosa River |
| Seat | Jourdanton |
| Largest city | Pleasanton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,221 sq mi (3,160 km2) |
| • Land | 1,210 sq mi (3,100 km2) |
| • Water | 1.9 sq mi (5 km2) 0.2% |
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| • Total | 48,981 |
| • Density | 40.2/sq mi (15.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 28th |
Atascosa County is a county located in the state of Texas. It is in South Texas. The main town and government center is Jourdanton.
In 2020, about 48,981 people lived here. Atascosa County is part of the larger San Antonio area.
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History of Atascosa County
Atascosa County was created in 1856 by the Texas Legislature. It was formed from parts of Bexar County. The county was named after the Atascosa River.
Geography of Atascosa County
Atascosa County covers a total area of about 1,221 square miles. Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 1.9 square miles, is covered by water.
The county has gentle, rolling hills. These hills slope down towards the southeast. The Atascosa River flows through the county and leaves it in the southeast corner. The highest point in the county is a small hill near the border with Bexar County. It is about 810 feet above sea level.
Main Roads in Atascosa County
Interstate 35
Interstate 37
U.S. Highway 281
Alt. US 281
State Highway 16
State Highway 85
State Highway 97
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Neighboring Counties
- Bexar County - north
- Wilson County - northeast
- Karnes County - east
- Live Oak County - southeast
- McMullen County - south
- La Salle County - southwest
- Frio County - west
- Medina County - northwest
People of Atascosa County (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,578 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,915 | 84.7% | |
| 1880 | 4,217 | 44.7% | |
| 1890 | 6,459 | 53.2% | |
| 1900 | 7,143 | 10.6% | |
| 1910 | 10,004 | 40.1% | |
| 1920 | 12,702 | 27.0% | |
| 1930 | 15,654 | 23.2% | |
| 1940 | 19,275 | 23.1% | |
| 1950 | 20,048 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 18,828 | −6.1% | |
| 1970 | 18,696 | −0.7% | |
| 1980 | 25,055 | 34.0% | |
| 1990 | 30,533 | 21.9% | |
| 2000 | 38,628 | 26.5% | |
| 2010 | 44,911 | 16.3% | |
| 2020 | 48,981 | 9.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 49,939 | 11.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the population of Atascosa County was 48,981 people. The population has grown a lot over the years. For example, in 1860, there were only 1,578 people.
In 2010, about 84.9% of the people were White. About 0.8% were Black or African American. Around 0.8% were Native American. About 61.9% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2000, there were 38,628 people living in the county. There were 12,816 households. Many households, 41.7%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 people.
The median age in 2000 was 32 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32 and half were older. About 31.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Atascosa County
Several school districts serve the students in Atascosa County. These districts help make sure kids get a good education.
- Charlotte Independent School District (part of it)
- Jourdanton Independent School District
- Karnes City Independent School District (part of it)
- Lytle Independent School District (part of it)
- Pleasanton Independent School District
- Poteet Independent School District
- Somerset Independent School District (part of it)
Most of the county is also served by the Alamo Community College District. This college offers higher education. A part of the county, in the Pleasanton school area, is served by Coastal Bend College.
Towns and Communities
Atascosa County has several cities and towns. It also has smaller communities.
Cities
- Charlotte
- Jourdanton (This is the main town where the county government is located.)
- Lytle (This city is partly in other counties too.)
- Pleasanton
- Poteet
Town
Census-designated place
Unincorporated communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially cities or towns.
Ghost towns
These are towns that used to exist but are now abandoned.
- Ditto
- Dobrowolski
- Leal
Gallery
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Atascosa County has long been cattle country
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Replica of the original Atascosa County log courthouse in Jourdanton
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The old Atascosa County Jail in Jourdanton was used from 1911 to 1982
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The Atascosa County Sheriff's Office and Jail in Jourdanton is located behind the old log courthouse
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Sign at Trinity Baptist Church in Lytle
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Atascosa para niños
