Oilton, Texas facts for kids
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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 small community in Webb County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population numbers, even though it's not an officially organized city or town.
In 2020, about 270 people lived in Oilton. The community is part of the Webb Consolidated Independent School District. It is also home to the Oilton Elementary School.
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History of Oilton
Oilton is located about 32 miles east of Laredo, Texas. The area was first called Torrecillas Towers. This name came from two special limestone rock formations nearby.
In 1922, something big happened: oil was found close to the community! Because of this discovery, the name was changed to Oilton. The oil discovery also helped the community grow bigger.
Geography and Location
Oilton is found at specific coordinates: 27°28′8″N 98°58′33″W.
In 2000, the area of Oilton was about 0.8 square miles (2.2 square kilometers). All of this area was land. Before the 2010 census, Oilton's area grew. It became about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers), and it was still all land.
Population and Demographics
The population of Oilton has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different U.S. Census counts:
- 2000: 310 people
- 2010: 353 people
- 2020: 270 people
Oilton was first recognized as a census-designated place (CDP) in the 2000 U.S. Census. A census is a count of the population, usually done every ten years, to learn about the people living in an area.
Education in Oilton
Students in Oilton are served by the Webb Consolidated Independent School District.
Young people living in Oilton attend different schools depending on their age:
- Oilton Elementary School (for students in kindergarten through 5th grade)
- Bruni Middle School (for students in 6th through 8th grade)
- Bruni High School (for students in 9th through 12th grade)
For higher education, the designated community college for all of Webb County is Laredo Community College.
See also
In Spanish: Oilton para niños
