Kingsbury, Texas facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Guadalupe |
| Founded | 1875 by Sam Neel |
| Incorporated | May 19, 2015 |
| Named for | William Kingsbury |
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| • Type | Type-C Liberty City |
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| • Total | 2.58 sq mi (6.67 km2) |
| • Land | 2.58 sq mi (6.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 51.16/sq mi (19.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78638
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| Area code(s) | 830, 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-39292 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2786433 |
Kingsbury is a small city in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States. It is located in the eastern part of the county. Kingsbury is also part of the larger San Antonio metropolitan area.
Kingsbury officially became a city on May 19, 2015. Before that, it was known as a "Census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the government for counting people, but it didn't have its own city government. In 2020, the city had a population of 132 people.
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About Kingsbury's Location
Kingsbury is located in the state of Texas. It covers a total area of about 2.58 square miles (6.67 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.
Who Lives in Kingsbury?
In 2010, about 782 people lived in Kingsbury when it was a CDP. The population density was about 22.7 people per square mile. This means there weren't many people living very close together.
Most people living in Kingsbury were White. There were also smaller groups of African American and Native American people. About 18.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Kingsbury was 38 years old. About 23.78% of the population was under 20 years old.
Learning in Kingsbury
Students in Kingsbury attend schools in a few different school districts. These include the Seguin Independent School District, the Luling Independent School District, and the Prairie Lea Independent School District.
Becoming a City: Kingsbury's Government
Kingsbury officially became a city in 2015. This was an important step for the community. It meant that residents could elect their own leaders and make decisions about their town.
The first group of leaders for the City of Kingsbury included:
- Shirley Nolen as Mayor
- Janet Ignasiak and Alison Heinemeier as City Commissioners
- Nelda Hotchkiss as City Clerk
- Sam Drugan and Art Martinez de Vara as City Attorneys
The very first meeting of the City Commission happened on November 21, 2015. It was held at the Kingsbury Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Important guests, like Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini, attended the meeting to congratulate the new city leaders.
See also
In Spanish: Kingsbury (Texas) para niños
