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Austwell, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Refugio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 118 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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111 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77950
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-05036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329871 |
Austwell (/ˈɔːswɛl/ AW-swel) is a small city in Refugio County, Texas, United States. It is located in the northeastern part of the county. In 2010, about 147 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 118.
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History of Austwell
Austwell was started in 1911. The city's name comes from two people: Preston R. Austin and Jesse C. McDowell. They were the founders of the city.
Geography of Austwell
Austwell is located at 28°23′25″N 96°50′37″W / 28.39028°N 96.84361°W. It is a small city, covering about 0.4 square miles (0.94 square kilometers) of land.
Location and Nearby Areas
To the north of Austwell is Hynes Bay. This bay is part of San Antonio Bay. The city is also close to the mouth of the Guadalupe River. This river flows into the bay.
About 8 miles (13 km) south of Austwell is the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is a very important place. It helps protect the whooping crane, which is a large, rare bird.
Climate in Austwell
Austwell has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. On climate maps, this is shown as "Cfa".
| Climate data for Austwell, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1897–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 87 (31) |
86 (30) |
89 (32) |
95 (35) |
95 (35) |
103 (39) |
99 (37) |
102 (39) |
97 (36) |
94 (34) |
88 (31) |
82 (28) |
103 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 63.7 (17.6) |
67.5 (19.7) |
72.4 (22.4) |
78.0 (25.6) |
83.9 (28.8) |
89.6 (32.0) |
91.1 (32.8) |
92.6 (33.7) |
89.3 (31.8) |
82.5 (28.1) |
72.9 (22.7) |
66.2 (19.0) |
79.1 (26.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 54.4 (12.4) |
58.3 (14.6) |
63.9 (17.7) |
70.5 (21.4) |
76.8 (24.9) |
82.0 (27.8) |
83.3 (28.5) |
84.6 (29.2) |
80.9 (27.2) |
74.1 (23.4) |
64.0 (17.8) |
56.9 (13.8) |
70.8 (21.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 45.1 (7.3) |
49.0 (9.4) |
55.4 (13.0) |
62.9 (17.2) |
69.6 (20.9) |
74.4 (23.6) |
75.5 (24.2) |
76.5 (24.7) |
72.5 (22.5) |
65.7 (18.7) |
55.1 (12.8) |
47.6 (8.7) |
62.4 (16.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 22 (−6) |
15 (−9) |
29 (−2) |
43 (6) |
47 (8) |
68 (20) |
68 (20) |
67 (19) |
55 (13) |
37 (3) |
30 (−1) |
19 (−7) |
15 (−9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.84 (72) |
1.89 (48) |
2.96 (75) |
2.41 (61) |
5.05 (128) |
4.15 (105) |
3.80 (97) |
3.77 (96) |
4.73 (120) |
3.84 (98) |
3.89 (99) |
2.56 (65) |
41.89 (1,064) |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People of Austwell (Demographics)
The number of people living in Austwell has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census reports:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 213 | — | |
| 1930 | 233 | 9.4% | |
| 1940 | 301 | 29.2% | |
| 1950 | 228 | −24.3% | |
| 1960 | 287 | 25.9% | |
| 1970 | 284 | −1.0% | |
| 1980 | 280 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 189 | −32.5% | |
| 2000 | 192 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 147 | −23.4% | |
| 2020 | 118 | −19.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 111 | −24.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 147 people living in Austwell. These people lived in 71 households. About 47 of these households were families.
Most people in Austwell were White (98.6%). About 44.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
- About 11% of households had children under 18.
- Many households (56.3%) were married couples.
- About 32% of all households were single individuals.
- Many people (31.3%) were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Austwell in 2010 was about 58 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Austwell para niños
