Sebastian, Texas facts for kids
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Sebastian, Texas
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Location of Sebastian, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Willacy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,684 |
| • Density | 991/sq mi (392/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78594
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-66512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1346856 |
Sebastian is a small community in Willacy County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data. In 2020, about 1,684 people lived in Sebastian.
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Where is Sebastian Located?
Sebastian is found in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26°20′36″N 97°47′36″W / 26.34333°N 97.79333°W. This means it is 26.343249 degrees North and 97.793347 degrees West.
How Big is Sebastian?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Sebastian covers a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Sebastian?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,864 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,917 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,684 | −12.2% | |
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The population of Sebastian changes over time. In 2000, there were 1,864 people living here. By 2010, the population grew slightly to 1,917 people. However, in the 2020 census, the population was 1,684 people.
Understanding the Community
In 2000, there were 535 households in Sebastian. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (438) were families. The community was quite diverse. About 95.49% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (44.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.48 people. The average family had about 3.97 people.
Age Groups in Sebastian
The people living in Sebastian are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 34.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 12.0% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.3% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 18.9% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.4% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Sebastian was 28 years.
Income in Sebastian
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sebastian was $20,179 per year. For families, the average income was $24,732 per year. The per capita income (income per person) for Sebastian was $11,934.
Some families and individuals in Sebastian lived below the poverty line. This included about 22.6% of families and 26.8% of the total population.
Education Opportunities
Students in Sebastian are served by the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District. This school district provides public education for children in the area.
In addition, the South Texas Independent School District also helps the community. This district runs special magnet schools that offer unique learning programs.
See also
In Spanish: Sebastián (Texas) para niños
