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 | 623 ft (190 m) |
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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 | 2411393 |
Pearsall is a city in Frio County, Texas, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Frio County. In 2020, about 7,325 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010.
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Geography and Location
Pearsall is located in the middle of Frio County. A big highway, Interstate 35, runs past the west side of the city. You can get to Pearsall from different exits on this highway.
Interstate 35 goes northeast about 55 miles (88 km) to San Antonio. It also goes south about 100 miles (160 km) to Laredo. The city covers about 6.56 square miles (17.00 square kilometers) of land. Only a tiny part of this area is water.
In 2003, Pearsall grew bigger by adding a nearby area called West Pearsall. This added about 350 more people to the city.
What is the Climate Like?
The weather in Pearsall has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Population Changes Over Time
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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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The number of people living in Pearsall has changed a lot over the years. In 1890, there were only 766 people. The population grew steadily until 2010, when it reached its highest at 9,146 people. By 2020, the population was 7,325.
Most people in Pearsall are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 87% of the people living in the city were Hispanic or Latino.
Education
Students in Pearsall go to schools in the Pearsall Independent School District. There are four schools in the district:
- Ted Flores Elementary
- Pearsall Intermediate
- Pearsall Junior High
- Pearsall High School
Famous People From Pearsall
Many interesting people have connections to Pearsall:
- Alfred Allee was a peace officer in the 1800s. He was a deputy sheriff in Pearsall.
- Gene Bailey was a baseball player.
- Mary Moore used to be the mayor of Pearsall.
- George Strait, a famous country music singer, grew up in Pearsall. He was born in Poteet, Texas.
- Dave Studdard played professional football for the Denver Broncos.
- Brad Wright was a head football coach at Texas State University-San Marcos.
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, Texas, 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
