Petronila, Texas facts for kids
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Petronila, Texas
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Location of Petronila, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Nueces |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
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| • Total | 89 |
| • Density | 65.75/sq mi (25.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78380
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-57056 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1343913 |
Petronila is a small city located in Nueces County, Texas, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, 89 people live there.
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Where is Petronila?
Petronila is located in Texas at these coordinates: 27°40′29″N 97°38′11″W / 27.67472°N 97.63639°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Petronila?
The number of people living in Petronila has changed over the years:
- 1990: 155 people
- 2000: 83 people
- 2010: 113 people
- 2020: 89 people
Petronila's Population in 2020
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 89 people living in Petronila. These people lived in 37 households, and 20 of these were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people in Petronila in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 42 | 47.19% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1 | 1.12% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic or Latino) | 3 | 3.37% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 48.31% |
| Total | 89 |
Petronila's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 83 people living in Petronila. There were 30 households, and 24 of these were families.
About 46.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.3%) were married couples living together.
The people in Petronila were of different ages:
- 27.7% were under 18 years old.
- 6.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the city was 36 years.
Education in Petronila
Students in Petronila attend schools run by the Bishop Consolidated Independent School District.
- Petronila Elementary School is for younger students.
- Lillion E. Luehrs Junior High serves students in grades 6-8.
- Bishop High School is for older students in grades 9-12.
For college, Del Mar College is the main community college for all of Nueces County.
See also
In Spanish: Petronila (Texas) para niños
