Knippa, Texas facts for kids
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Knippa, Texas
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Location of Knippa, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Uvalde |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km2) |
| • Land | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 606 |
| • Density | 116.3/sq mi (44.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78870
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-39664 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1360722 |
Knippa (pronounced kə-NIP-ə) is a small community in Uvalde County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 606 people lived in Knippa.
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Discover Knippa's Location
Knippa is located in Texas at a specific point on the map. You can find it by following U.S. Route 90 in Texas or Farm to Market Road 1049. These roads help people get to and from Knippa easily.
Land and Water in Knippa
The community of Knippa covers an area of about 13.5 square kilometers (about 5.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, around 13.2 square kilometers (5.1 square miles). A small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.07 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Knippa?
The number of people living in Knippa has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 739 | — | |
| 2010 | 689 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 606 | −12.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 739 people living in Knippa. These people lived in 246 different homes. Many of these homes were families, including married couples.
Community Life in Knippa
In 2000, about 42.7% of homes in Knippa had children under 18. This shows it's a place where many families live. The average number of people in each home was about three.
Age Groups in Knippa
The people in Knippa are of different ages. In 2000, about 33.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9.2% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Knippa was 30 years.
Education in Knippa
Students in Knippa attend schools that are part of the Knippa Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children and teens in the area.
Knippa's Climate
Knippa has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and humid. The winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of climate is common in many parts of the southern United States.
See also
In Spanish: Knippa para niños
