Ingleside, Texas facts for kids
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Ingleside, Texas
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Location of Ingleside, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | San Patricio, Nueces |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.93 sq mi (43.85 km2) |
| • Land | 16.82 sq mi (43.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,519 |
| • Density | 605.84/sq mi (233.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78362
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-36008 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1338470 |
Ingleside is a city located in the state of Texas, in the United States. Most of the city is in San Patricio County, but a small part is also in Nueces County. In 2020, about 9,519 people lived in Ingleside.
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Geography
Ingleside covers an area of about 14.5 square miles (37.6 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water. The city is mainly in San Patricio County. There are also small sections in Nueces County to the southeast.
Population Changes
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 3,022 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,763 | 24.5% | |
| 1980 | 5,436 | 44.5% | |
| 1990 | 5,696 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 9,388 | 64.8% | |
| 2010 | 9,387 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 9,519 | 1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
The number of people living in Ingleside has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1960, there were just over 3,000 residents. By 2020, the population had increased to more than 9,500 people.
Who Lives in Ingleside?
In 2020, there were 9,519 people living in Ingleside. These people lived in 3,349 households, which are like family units or groups of people living together. About 2,417 of these were families.
The people in Ingleside come from many different backgrounds:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 4,393 | 46.15% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 131 | 1.38% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 33 | 0.35% |
| Asian (NH) | 113 | 1.19% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 8 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 38 | 0.4% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 273 | 2.87% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,530 | 47.59% |
| Total | 9,519 |
History
Ingleside used to be home to a large naval base called Naval Station Ingleside. This base was an important part of the community for many years. However, in 2005, a special commission decided to close the base. By 2010, the main part of the base was given to the Port of Corpus Christi. This port is a big center for shipping and trade.
Arts and Culture
The Ingleside Public Library is a great place for learning and fun. It has many books, movies, and music. You can also use computers and access online services there.
Education
Most students in Ingleside attend schools in the Ingleside Independent School District. A small number of students go to schools in the Aransas Pass Independent School District.
Sports History
Ingleside also has a special connection to sports history. A famous football coach named Emory Bellard started his coaching career at Ingleside High School. He coached there from 1952 to 1954. During his time, he led the Mustangs football team to win what was like a state championship in both 1953 and 1954. Coach Bellard is also known for creating the "wishbone offense," a special way of playing football.
For students who want to continue their education after high school, Del Mar College is the designated community college for all of Nueces and San Patricio counties.
See also
- In Spanish: Ingleside (Texas) para niños
