Quintana, Texas facts for kids
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Quintana, Texas
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Location of Quintana, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Water | 1.70 sq mi (4.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26 |
| • Density | 135.64/sq mi (52.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77541
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-60164 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380409 |
| Website | http://www.quintanatx.org |
Quintana is a small town located in Brazoria County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, its population was 26 people. This was a decrease from 56 people in 2010.
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Where is Quintana Located?
Quintana is in the southern part of Brazoria County. It sits right on Quintana Beach, next to the Gulf of Mexico.
The town is near other cities. To the northeast, across the entrance to Freeport Harbor, is Surfside Beach. To the southwest, near Bryan Beach, is Freeport.
The Intracoastal Waterway runs along Quintana's northwest side. This waterway separates Quintana from the main part of Freeport.
Land and Water Area
The town of Quintana covers a total area of about 5.2 square kilometers (2.0 square miles). Most of this area is water. About 1.7 square kilometers (0.69 square miles) is land. The remaining 3.5 square kilometers (1.4 square miles), which is about 67.87% of the total, is covered by water.
What's the Weather Like?
Quintana has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool. On climate maps, this type of weather is often marked as Cfa.
Who Lives in Quintana?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 47 | — | |
| 1890 | 475 | 910.6% | |
| 1900 | 301 | −36.6% | |
| 1970 | 58 | — | |
| 1980 | 30 | −48.3% | |
| 1990 | 51 | 70.0% | |
| 2000 | 38 | −25.5% | |
| 2010 | 56 | 47.4% | |
| 2020 | 26 | −53.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 38 people living in Quintana. These people lived in 20 households. About 11 of these households were families.
The town had 41 housing units. This means there were about 67.6 housing units per square mile.
Most of the people in Quintana were White (84.21%). About 15.79% were from two or more races. Also, 15.79% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Of the 20 households, a small number (10%) had children under 18 living with them. Many households (40%) were married couples living together.
About 5% of households had a female head with no husband present. Nearly half (45%) were not families. Some households (25%) were made up of individuals living alone. About 10% of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
The average household had 1.90 people. The average family had 2.18 people.
Age and Income
The ages of people in Quintana varied. About 10.5% were under 18 years old. The largest group, 42.1%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The median age was 48 years. This means half the people were older than 48 and half were younger.
The median income for a household in the town was $25,500. For families, the median income was $11,875. The average income per person in the town was $15,900. About 25% of families and 18.2% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Education in Quintana
The Brazosport Independent School District serves the town of Quintana. This school district provides education for students from pre-kindergarten through high school.
Local Schools
Students in Quintana attend several schools in the Brazosport Independent School District:
- Freeport Elementary School (for grades Pre-K to 1)
- Velasco Elementary School (for grades 2 to 4)
- Lanier Middle School (for grades 5 to 6)
- Freeport Intermediate School (for grades 7 to 8)
- Brazosport High School (for grades 9 to 12)
In the past, students went to O.A. Fleming Elementary and Jane Long Elementary. These schools have since been reorganized or closed.
Higher Education
The town is also served by Brazosport College. This college offers higher education opportunities. The Texas Legislature has placed the Brazosport ISD within the Brazosport College zone.
Library Services
Residents of Quintana can use the services of the Brazoria County Library System. This system provides books, resources, and other library services.
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