Driscoll, Texas facts for kids
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Driscoll, Texas
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Location of Driscoll, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Nueces |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
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| • Total | 680 |
| • Density | 640.89/sq mi (247.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78351
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-21436 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1334624 |
Driscoll is a small city located in Nueces County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 680 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than the 739 people who lived there in 2000.
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History of Driscoll
Driscoll began to grow around 1904. This was when a new railroad line was built through the area. The city was named after a local rancher, Robert Driscoll, Jr.
Geography of Driscoll
Driscoll is located in Texas, at these coordinates: 27°40′21″N 97°45′4″W / 27.67250°N 97.75111°W. The city covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (3.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 669 | — | |
| 1970 | 626 | −6.4% | |
| 1980 | 648 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 688 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 825 | 19.9% | |
| 2010 | 739 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 680 | −8.0% | |
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Driscoll's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Driscoll had 680 residents. There were 194 households and 180 families living in the city.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 52 | 7.65% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 0.15% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.15% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 4 | 0.59% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 5 | 0.74% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 617 | 90.74% |
| Total | 680 |
Population Details from 2000
Back in 2000, Driscoll had 825 people. The city had 256 households. Most households, about 60%, were married couples. About 38% of households had children under 18.
The average household had about 3.2 people. The average family had about 3.7 people. The median age of people in Driscoll was 31 years old. About 31% of the population was under 18.
Getting Around Driscoll
Highways and Speed Limits
U.S. Highway 77 (also known as Interstate 69E) runs through Driscoll. When you drive through the city, the speed limit changes from 70 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour. A new bypass for northbound traffic opened in 2021. The southbound lanes of this bypass opened in August 2023.
Nearby Airport
The closest major airport is Corpus Christi International Airport.
Education in Driscoll
Local Schools
Students in Driscoll attend schools that are part of the Driscoll Independent School District.
Community College
For higher education, Del Mar College serves as the community college for all of Nueces County.
See also
In Spanish: Driscoll (Texas) para niños
