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 primarily in San Patricio County, with small parts in Nueces County, in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population was 9,519 at the 2020 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.5 sq mi (37.6 km2), of which 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) (0.76%) is covered by water. The city is almost entirely in San Patricio County, with slivers to the southeast in Nueces County.
Demographics
| 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 | |||
2020 census
| 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 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,519 people, 3,349 households, and 2,417 families residing in the city.
History
Ingleside was the home to Naval Station Ingleside. On August 24, 2005, the BRAC Commission voted to close the base. In 2010, the main base property was turned over to the Port of Corpus Christi.
Arts and culture
Ingleside Public Library contains books, media, and access to online services.
Education
Most of the City of Ingleside is served by the Ingleside Independent School District. Small sections are in the Aransas Pass Independent School District.
Emory Bellard, the father of the wishbone offense, began his coaching career at Ingleside High School in 1952, where he would stay until 1954. He led the Mustangs football team to the equivalent of a state championship in 1953 and 1954.
Del Mar College is the designated community college for all of Nueces and San Patricio counties.
See also
In Spanish: Ingleside (Texas) para niños
