Bayside, Texas facts for kids
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Bayside, Texas
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 Bayside, Texas
Location in Texas
Bayside, Texas
Location in the United States
Bayside, Texas
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Refugio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 275 |
| • Density | 252.3/sq mi (97.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78340
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-06104 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1330169 |
Bayside is a small town located in southern Refugio County, in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, about 275 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Bayside's History
Bayside was founded in 1908. Two people named E.O. Burton and A.H. Danforth started the town.
Where is Bayside? (Geography)
Bayside is located on the west side of Copano Bay. This bay is a part of the Gulf of Mexico. The town is also close to where the Aransas River meets the bay. This small river forms the border between Refugio County and San Patricio County.
The town covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Bayside? (Demographics)
The number of people living in Bayside has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 381 | — | |
| 1990 | 400 | 5.0% | |
| 2000 | 360 | −10.0% | |
| 2010 | 325 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 275 | −15.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 360 people living in Bayside. About 22.5% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 41 years. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older.
Learning in Bayside (Education)
Students in Bayside attend schools that are part of the Woodsboro Independent School District.
Fun Facts About Bayside (Trivia)
Bayside shares its ZIP code with a town in France called Les Clayes-sous-Bois.
See also
In Spanish: Bayside (Texas) para niños
