El Campo, Texas facts for kids
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El Campo, Texas
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Old business district along Monseratte Street
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Location of El Campo, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wharton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.78 sq mi (25.33 km2) |
| • Land | 9.76 sq mi (25.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,350 |
| • Density | 1,181.91/sq mi (456.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77437
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-22864 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1356861 |
| Website | http://www.cityofelcampo.org/ |
El Campo is a city in Texas, United States. It is located in Wharton County. In 2020, about 12,350 people lived there. This makes El Campo the biggest city in Wharton County.
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Where is El Campo?
El Campo covers about 7.5 square miles (19.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,778 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,766 | −0.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,034 | 15.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,906 | 92.0% | |
| 1950 | 6,237 | 59.7% | |
| 1960 | 7,700 | 23.5% | |
| 1970 | 9,332 | 21.2% | |
| 1980 | 10,462 | 12.1% | |
| 1990 | 10,511 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 10,945 | 4.1% | |
| 2010 | 11,602 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 12,350 | 6.4% | |
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In 2020, El Campo had 12,350 residents. There were 4,197 households and 3,067 families.
Who Lives in El Campo?
The people living in El Campo come from many different backgrounds.
- About 35% of the people are White (not Hispanic).
- About 10% are Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 53% of the people are of Hispanic or Latino background.
- A smaller number of people are Asian, Native American, or from other backgrounds.
The average age in El Campo is about 34 years old. This is a bit older than the average age for all of Texas, which is about 32.
Education in El Campo
Students in El Campo attend schools run by the El Campo Independent School District. There are also several private schools in the city.
Getting Around El Campo
You can get around El Campo using bus services provided by the Colorado Valley Transit Authority. These buses also connect El Campo to the nearby city of Wharton. Major roads like Texas State Highway 71 and U.S. Route 59 also pass through El Campo.
Famous People from El Campo
Many interesting people have connections to El Campo:
- Raul (Roy) Benavidez: A hero who received the Medal of Honor. He grew up in El Campo.
- Gene Cernan: An astronaut who was the last person to walk on the Moon. He lived in El Campo.
- Jeff Barosh: A country music singer-songwriter. He was born and raised in El Campo.
- Joey Hunt: An NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks.
- Memo Rodriguez: An MLS player for the Houston Dynamo. He grew up in El Campo.
- Charles Swindoll: A well-known radio minister. He was born in El Campo.
- Ken Weaver: A musician who grew up in El Campo.
El Campo's Climate
El Campo has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
See also
In Spanish: El Campo (Texas) para niños
