Jim Hogg County, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jim Hogg County
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The Jim Hogg County Courthouse in Hebbronville
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Named for | James Stephen Hogg |
| Seat | Hebbronville |
| Largest community | Hebbronville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,136 sq mi (2,940 km2) |
| • Land | 1,136 sq mi (2,940 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,838 |
| • Density | 4.2588/sq mi (1.6443/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 28th |
Jim Hogg County is a special area in Texas, a state in the United States. It's called a county. In 2020, about 4,838 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Hebbronville. The county is named after James Stephen Hogg, who was the governor of Texas from 1891 to 1895.
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Discovering Jim Hogg County's Past
Jim Hogg County was created in 1913. It was formed from parts of two other counties: Brooks and Duval. The county was named after Jim Hogg, who was the 20th Governor of Texas. He was also the first governor born in the state of Texas!
Exploring Jim Hogg County's Geography
Jim Hogg County covers a large area. Most of it is land, with very little water. It's a great place to explore the Texas landscape.
Main Roads and Highways
These are the important roads that help people travel through Jim Hogg County:
State Highway 16
State Highway 285
Farm to Market Road 1017
Neighboring Counties
Jim Hogg County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Duval County (to the north)
- Brooks County (to the east)
- Starr County (to the south)
- Zapata County (to the west)
- Webb County (to the northwest)
Understanding Jim Hogg County's Population
The number of people living in Jim Hogg County has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shifted:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,914 | — | |
| 1930 | 4,919 | 157.0% | |
| 1940 | 5,449 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 5,389 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 5,022 | −6.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,654 | −7.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,168 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 5,109 | −1.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,281 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 5,300 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,838 | −8.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010–2014 |
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People in Jim Hogg County Today
In 2020, there were 4,838 people living in Jim Hogg County. These people made up 1,545 households and 1,111 families.
Back in 2000, there were 5,281 people. Most people in the county are of Hispanic or Latino background. Many families in the county have children under 18 living with them.
The average age in the county in 2000 was 34 years old. About 31.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
Learning in Jim Hogg County
All the schools in Jim Hogg County are part of the Jim Hogg County Independent School District.
The district has three main schools:
- Hebbronville Elementary School
- Hebbronville Junior High School
- Hebbronville High School
All these schools are located in the Hebbronville community. After high school, students can attend Laredo Community College.
Towns and Communities in Jim Hogg County
Here are some of the places where people live in Jim Hogg County:
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data:
- Guerra
- Hebbronville (This is the county seat, the main town!)
- Las Lomitas
- South Fork Estates
- Thompsonville
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially organized as towns or cities:
Images for kids
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The Jim Hogg County Courthouse in Hebbronville
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Jim Hogg para niños
