Jourdanton, Texas facts for kids
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Jourdanton, Texas
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Atascosa County Courthouse
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Location of Jourdanton, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Atascosa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2) |
| • Land | 3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
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| • Total | 4,094 |
| • Density | 1,143.6/sq mi (441.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78026
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-38116 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410153 |
Jourdanton is a city in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. It is the main city, also known as the county seat, of Atascosa County. In 2020, about 4,094 people lived there. Jourdanton is also part of the larger San Antonio metropolitan area.
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History of Jourdanton
Jourdanton was started in 1909. It was named after its founder, Jourdan Campbell. Just one year later, in 1910, Jourdanton became the county seat. This means it became the main city for government in Atascosa County. Before that, the county seat was in a nearby city called Pleasanton.
Location and Geography
Jourdanton is located in the middle of Atascosa County. It is about 37 miles (60 km) south of downtown San Antonio. Two main roads, Texas State Highway 16 and Texas State Highway 97, cross in the center of the city.
Highway 16 goes north to San Antonio. It also goes south towards the Mexican border. Highway 97 leads northeast to Pleasanton and Floresville. It also goes southwest to Cotulla. Jourdanton covers a total area of about 3.58 square miles (9.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Jourdanton has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 682 | — | |
| 1930 | 767 | 12.5% | |
| 1940 | 950 | 23.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,481 | 55.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,504 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,841 | 22.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,743 | 49.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,220 | 17.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,732 | 15.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,871 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,094 | 5.8% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 4,094 people living there. There were 1,431 households and 1,039 families. Most of the people living in Jourdanton were White or Hispanic/Latino. About 56.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. About 39.33% were White (not Hispanic).
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Jourdanton had 3,871 people. The average household had almost 3 people. About 32.2% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 31 years old. This means half the people were younger than 31 and half were older.
Education in Jourdanton
Students in Jourdanton attend schools in the Jourdanton Independent School District. The city is home to Jourdanton High School. The high school sports teams are known as the Indians and Squaws.
Climate
Jourdanton has a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are hot and humid. The winters are generally mild to cool.
See also
In Spanish: Jourdanton para niños
