Ingram, Texas facts for kids
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Ingram, Texas
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Ingram Dam with town in the background
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Location of Ingram, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Kerr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,723 ft (525 m) |
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| • Total | 1,787 |
| • Density | 1,191/sq mi (459.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78025
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-36032 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410107 |
Ingram is a small city located in Kerr County, Texas, United States. It's a cool place to visit in the Texas Hill Country. In 2020, about 1,787 people called Ingram home.
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Exploring Ingram's Location
Ingram is found in the eastern part of Kerr County. It sits right on the Guadalupe River. This river is a big part of what makes Ingram special. It's the first city the Guadalupe River flows through after starting near Hunt.
How to Get to Ingram
Ingram is about 6 miles (10 km) west of Kerrville. It's also about 72 miles (116 km) northwest of San Antonio. You can get there by taking Texas State Highway 27. This highway goes right through the middle of town. Texas State Highway 39 also runs west from Ingram.
River Fun and Unique Sights
The city covers about 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²). A small part of this area is water. One of the best things to do in Ingram is swim in the Guadalupe River. The river runs right through the city.
A popular spot is the Ingram Dam. Water flows over this dam, creating a slick layer of algae below. People love to gather here to swim and even slide down the algae for fun!
You can also find a cool artistic copy of Stonehenge in Ingram. It's located on the grounds of the Hill Country Arts Foundation.
Ingram's Weather
Ingram has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild and cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
People of Ingram
Ingram has been counted in the United States Census for many years. It was first listed as a special place in 1980. Then, in 1990, it officially became a city.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Ingram has changed a bit over the years:
- 1980: 1,921 people
- 1990: 1,408 people
- 2000: 1,740 people
- 2010: 1,804 people
- 2020: 1,787 people
Who Lives in Ingram?
In 2020, there were 1,787 people living in Ingram. These people lived in about 750 households. Many different groups of people make up the city's population. About 63% of the people were White (not Hispanic). About 32% were Hispanic or Latino.
Life in Ingram
The average age of people in Ingram in 2000 was 35 years old. Many households had children under 18. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old.
During the summer, Ingram's population grows a lot. This is because of the popular summer camps in the area. One well-known camp is Vista Camps. It has two camps: Camp Rio Vista for boys and Camp Sierra Vista for girls. Camp Rio Vista started in 1921 and is the oldest boys' camp in Texas!
Learning in Ingram
The Ingram Independent School District serves the city. This school district helps make sure students in Ingram get a good education.
Images for kids
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Cemetery with historical marker
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See also
In Spanish: Ingram (Texas) para niños
