Pettus, Texas facts for kids
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Pettus, Texas
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Location of Pettus, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km2) |
| • Land | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 449 |
| • Density | 77.0/sq mi (29.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78146
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-57116 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1365119 |
Pettus is a small community located in Bee County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government just for counting people. In 2020, about 449 people lived in Pettus.
Where is Pettus Located?
Pettus is found in the northern part of Bee County. Its exact location is 28.6180446 degrees North and -97.8022219 degrees West. A major road, U.S. Route 181, goes right through the community.
If you travel south on this road, you will reach Beeville. Beeville is the county seat, which means it's the main town for the county's government. It's about 16 miles away. If you drive north on the same road, you will get to Kenedy, which is about 14 miles away. The total area of Pettus is about 15.1 square kilometers, and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Pettus?
The number of people living in Pettus has changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 608 | — | |
| 2010 | 558 | −8.2% | |
| 2020 | 449 | −19.5% | |
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Pettus was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.
In the year 2000, there were 608 people living in Pettus. These people lived in 223 households, and 169 of these were families. About 35.9% of the households had children under 18 years old living there. The average household had 2.73 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 29.3% of the people were under 18. About 14.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Pettus was 37 years.
Education in Pettus
Students in Pettus attend schools that are part of the Pettus Independent School District. The community is home to the Pettus Secondary School. The school's sports teams are known as the Eagles.
See also
In Spanish: Pettus (Texas) para niños
