Lakeside, San Patricio County, Texas facts for kids
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Lakeside, Texas
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Location of Lakeside, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | San Patricio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 338 |
| • Density | 889/sq mi (341.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-40738 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412866 |
Lakeside is a small town in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 338 people.
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About Lakeside, Texas
Lakeside is a quiet community located in the state of Texas. It is part of San Patricio County. The town is known for its small size and close-knit community feel.
Where is Lakeside Located?
Lakeside is found at specific geographic coordinates: 28.105254 degrees North and 97.862722 degrees West. This location helps define its place on the map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Lakeside covers an area of about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land.
People of Lakeside
The number of people living in Lakeside has changed over the years. This section looks at how the population has grown and what the community looks like.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Lakeside has been counted every ten years by the U.S. Census.
- In 1980, there were 276 people.
- By 1990, the population grew to 292.
- In 2000, it reached 333 residents.
- The population was 312 in 2010.
- In the most recent 2020 census, 338 people lived in Lakeside.
Who Lives in Lakeside?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 333 people living in Lakeside. These people made up 134 households and 101 families.
Most residents were White, making up about 91% of the population. Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 32% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 134 households, about 26% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.7%) were married couples living together. About 23% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average household had 2.49 people, and the average family had 2.90 people.
Age Groups in Lakeside
The population of Lakeside in 2000 was spread across different age groups:
- 22.2% were under 18 years old.
- 8.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 22.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 21.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 25.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Lakeside was 43 years. There were slightly more males than females.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lakeside was $31,806. For families, the average income was $42,500. The average income per person in the town was $15,908.
About 15.6% of families and 28.3% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 57.8% of those under 18 and 4.4% of those 65 or older.
Education in Lakeside
Students in Lakeside attend schools managed by the Mathis Independent School District. For higher education, Del Mar College serves as the community college for all of San Patricio County.
