Pyote, Texas facts for kids
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Pyote, Texas
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Aerial photo of the town, October 2021
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Location of Pyote in Ward County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Ward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 72 |
| • Density | 56.5/sq mi (21.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79777
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| Area code(s) | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-59996 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1365876 |
Pyote (pronounced PY-oht) is a small town in Ward County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 72 people lived there.
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Pyote's Story
Pyote started as a small town. It grew bigger when oil was discovered nearby. However, its population dropped when the railroad was built away from the town. At one point, Pyote had 3,500 residents.
Things looked up for Pyote in 1942 when the Pyote Army Air Base was built. Later, in 1967, the West Texas State School was developed, which also helped the town.
Where is Pyote?
Pyote is located at coordinates 31°32′15″N 103°7′36″W. This means it's in the western part of Texas.
The town covers an area of about 1.3 square miles (3.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Pyote's Weather
Pyote has a lot of sunshine all year. This is because of the stable air and high pressure in the area. The climate is known as a desert climate. This means it is very dry and often hot.
Who Lives in Pyote?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 420 | — | |
| 1970 | 155 | −63.1% | |
| 1980 | 382 | 146.5% | |
| 1990 | 348 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 131 | −62.4% | |
| 2010 | 114 | −13.0% | |
| 2020 | 72 | −36.8% | |
The number of people living in Pyote has changed a lot over the years. In 1960, there were 420 people. By 2020, the population had decreased to 72.
In 2000, there were 131 people living in Pyote. Most residents were White (about 84%). About 23% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Schools in Pyote
The town of Pyote is part of the Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District. This district provides education for students in the area.
Also, all of Ward County, where Pyote is located, is served by Odessa College. This college offers higher education opportunities.
See also
In Spanish: Pyote (Texas) para niños
