Pawnee, Texas facts for kids
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Pawnee, Texas
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Location of Pawnee, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km2) |
| • Land | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
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| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 26.7/sq mi (10.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78145
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-56252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1364905 |
Pawnee is a small community in Bee County, Texas, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the government counts its population separately for official records. In 2020, about 140 people lived there.
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Where is Pawnee Located?
Pawnee is found in the northwest part of Bee County, Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 28.649307 degrees North and 98.001649 degrees West.
Texas State Highway 72 goes right through Pawnee. This highway can take you about 15 miles (24 km) northeast to Kenedy. Or, if you go southwest for about 14 miles (23 km), you'll reach Interstate 37 near Three Rivers.
The entire area of Pawnee covers about 13.6 square kilometers (or 5.2 square miles). All of this area is land.
Fun Things to Do in Pawnee
Pawnee is well-known for its great hunting opportunities. People often come here to hunt for:
- Doves
- Quail
- White-tailed deer
Who Lives in Pawnee?
The population of Pawnee has changed over the years. Here’s how many people have lived there during different census counts:
- 2000: 201 people
- 2010: 166 people
- 2020: 140 people
Pawnee was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
In 2000, out of 75 homes, about 29% had kids under 18 living there. Most homes (66.7%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.68 people.
The people living in Pawnee were of different ages:
- About 24% were under 18 years old.
- About 19% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Pawnee was 38 years old.
Learning in Pawnee
Students in Pawnee attend schools run by the Pawnee Independent School District. This district serves students from pre-kindergarten up to 8th grade.
What You'll Find in Pawnee
Even though it's a small town, Pawnee has several important places and services:
- A convenience store for quick needs
- A US post office
- The Independent School District
- A mechanic service for car repairs
- A natural gas plant
- A cabinet maker
- A volunteer fire department to keep everyone safe
- An excavation company
- A community center for gatherings
- Several churches
The area around Pawnee has also seen more activity in finding and producing natural gas. As you drive around, you might see new wells and drilling rigs being set up.
Recently, Pawnee has also gotten better internet services. Companies like Almega Cable and Ranch Wireless now provide wireless and cable internet to the community. Almega Cable even set up a computer center called the Pawnee Community Connect Center, where people can use the internet for free.
Places of Worship
Pawnee is home to five different churches, showing the community's diverse religious beliefs. These include:
- A Catholic church
- A Methodist church
- A Baptist church
- Iglesia Bautista Y Manuela
- A Church of Christ
See also
In Spanish: Pawnee (Texas) para niños
