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Oilton, Texas
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Location of Oilton, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| Established | 1922 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.4 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.4 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 270 |
| • Density | 193/sq mi (74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| Zip Code |
78371
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| Area code(s) | +1-361 |
| FIPS code | 48-53556 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1343096 |
| Nearest Airports: Laredo: Laredo International Airport KLRD LRD Nuevo Laredo: Quetzalcoatl International Airport MMNL NLD | |
Oilton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Webb County, Texas, United States. The population was 152 at the 2010 census. The community is within the boundary of Webb Consolidated Independent School District and is home to the Oilton Elementary School.
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History
Oilton is located 32 miles east of Laredo, Texas. It was originally called Torrecillas Towers, for two limestone formations nearby. In 1922 the name was changed because that year, oil was discovered near the town, which also caused it to grow.
Geography
Oilton is located at 27°28′8″N 98°58′33″W / 27.46889°N 98.97583°W (27.468979, -98.975739).
According to the United States Census Bureau in 2000, the CDP has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.2 km2), all land. This CDP gained area in the changes in Webb County prior to the 2010 census. Its total area was increased to 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all land as before.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 310 | — | |
| 2010 | 353 | 13.9% | |
| 2020 | 270 | −23.5% | |
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Oilton first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 19 | 8 | 8 | 6.13% | 2.27% | 2.96% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.37% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.28% | 0.37% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 290 | 344 | 260 | 93.55% | 97.45% | 96.30% |
| Total | 310 | 353 | 270 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 270 people, 75 households, and 44 families residing in the CDP.
Education
Oilton is served by the Webb Consolidated Independent School District.
Oilton residents attend:
- Bruni High School (9-12)
- Bruni Middle School (6-8)
- Oilton Elementary School (K-5)
The designated community college for Webb County is Laredo Community College.
See also
In Spanish: Oilton para niños
