Pearsall, Texas facts for kids
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Pearsall, Texas
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Downtown Pearsall
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Location of Pearsall, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Frio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.56 sq mi (17.00 km2) |
| • Land | 6.55 sq mi (16.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,325 |
| • Density | 1,116.6/sq mi (430.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78061
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-56384 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1364941 |
Pearsall (/ˈpɪərsɔːl/ PEER-sawl) is a city in and the county seat of Frio County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,325 at the 2020 census, down from 9,146 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Pearsall is located near the center of Frio County at 28°53′29″N 99°5′42″W / 28.89139°N 99.09500°W (28.891458, –99.094873). Interstate 35 bypasses the city on the west side, with access from Exits 99, 101, and 104. I-35 leads northeast 55 mi (89 km) to San Antonio and south 100 mi (160 km) to Laredo.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pearsall has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15.4 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.27%, is covered by water.
In 2003, Pearsall annexed the unincorporated neighborhood of West Pearsall, increasing the population of the town by approximately 350 people.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Pearsall has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 766 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,799 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,161 | 20.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,536 | 17.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,198 | −52.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,029 | 69.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,470 | 71.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,545 | 59.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,383 | 33.1% | |
| 1990 | 6,924 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 7,157 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 9,146 | 27.8% | |
| 2020 | 7,325 | −19.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 8,878 | https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/pearsallcitytexas/PST045223 | −2.9% |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 795 | 10.85% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 38 | 0.52% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 34 | 0.46% |
| Asian (NH) | 13 | 0.18% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 7 | 0.1% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 29 | 0.4% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 32 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,377 | 87.06% |
| Total | 7,325 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,325 people, 2,599 households, and 1,845 families residing in the city.
Education
Pearsall Independent School District has four schools: Ted Flores Elementary, Pearsall Intermediate, Pearsall Junior High, and Pearsall High School.
Notable people
- Alfred Allee, a 19th-century peace officer, was at one time a deputy sheriff in Pearsall
- Gene Bailey, baseball player
- Mary Moore, former mayor
- George Strait, country music singer, was born in Poteet, Texas, but raised in Pearsall
- Dave Studdard, professional football player, offensive lineman Denver Broncos (1979–1988)
- Brad Wright, head football coach at Texas State University-San Marcos from 2007 to 2010, was born in Pearsall in 1959
Gallery
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Pearsall Town Hall
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Oaks Theater
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First United Methodist located across from the courthouse
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First Baptist Church of Pearsall located at Walnut and San Marcos streets
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Best Western
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Catholic Church in Pearsall, TX located on corner of Brazos and Willow
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Old Frio County Jail
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Frio County Courthouse
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See also
In Spanish: Pearsall (Texas) para niños
