Sinton, Texas facts for kids
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Sinton, Texas
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City of Parks
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Location of Sinton, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | San Patricio |
| Named for | David Sinton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.97 sq mi (7.70 km2) |
| • Land | 2.96 sq mi (7.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,504 |
| • Density | 1,858.20/sq mi (717.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78387
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-68036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1347172 |
Sinton is a city in Texas, USA. It is the main town, or "county seat," of San Patricio County. In 2020, about 5,504 people lived there. The city started in 1886. It was named after David Sinton, a well-known businessman and rancher.
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About Sinton, Texas
Where is Sinton Located?
Sinton is in the southern part of Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 28°2′5″N 97°30′32″W / 28.03472°N 97.50889°W. The city covers a total area of about 2.97 square miles (7.7 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
What's the Weather Like in Sinton?
Sinton has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.
| Climate data for Sinton, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1958–1985, 1989–2018) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 92 (33) |
94 (34) |
103 (39) |
105 (41) |
104 (40) |
107 (42) |
105 (41) |
108 (42) |
109 (43) |
98 (37) |
93 (34) |
90 (32) |
109 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 66.4 (19.1) |
70.2 (21.2) |
75.4 (24.1) |
80.8 (27.1) |
86.0 (30.0) |
91.0 (32.8) |
92.8 (33.8) |
94.6 (34.8) |
90.3 (32.4) |
84.5 (29.2) |
75.4 (24.1) |
68.2 (20.1) |
81.3 (27.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 55.7 (13.2) |
59.8 (15.4) |
65.4 (18.6) |
71.2 (21.8) |
77.6 (25.3) |
82.7 (28.2) |
84.4 (29.1) |
85.2 (29.6) |
80.9 (27.2) |
73.7 (23.2) |
64.5 (18.1) |
57.4 (14.1) |
71.5 (21.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 44.9 (7.2) |
49.4 (9.7) |
55.5 (13.1) |
61.6 (16.4) |
69.2 (20.7) |
74.4 (23.6) |
76.0 (24.4) |
75.9 (24.4) |
71.4 (21.9) |
62.9 (17.2) |
53.6 (12.0) |
46.5 (8.1) |
61.8 (16.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 11 (−12) |
21 (−6) |
18 (−8) |
32 (0) |
44 (7) |
58 (14) |
63 (17) |
62 (17) |
50 (10) |
31 (−1) |
25 (−4) |
10 (−12) |
10 (−12) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.65 (42) |
1.85 (47) |
2.44 (62) |
1.83 (46) |
3.26 (83) |
3.41 (87) |
2.80 (71) |
2.47 (63) |
5.28 (134) |
3.86 (98) |
2.41 (61) |
1.70 (43) |
32.96 (837) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 7.5 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 56.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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People Living in Sinton
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,058 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,852 | 75.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,770 | 103.6% | |
| 1950 | 4,254 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 6,008 | 41.2% | |
| 1970 | 5,563 | −7.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,044 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 5,549 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 5,676 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,665 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,504 | −2.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, Sinton had 5,504 residents. There were 1,756 households and 1,199 families living in the city.
Who Lives in Sinton?
Most people in Sinton are of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 76% of the population in 2020. About 20% of residents were White (not Hispanic). Smaller groups include Black or African American and Asian residents.
In 2010, about 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.5% were 65 years or older. The average age was 32 years.
Sinton's Past: A Look at History
When Was Sinton Founded?
Sinton was started in 1895. It began as a stop along the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad. Later that year, it became the county seat for San Patricio County. This means it became the main town for the county.
The Welder Wildlife Refuge
In 1954, the Welder Wildlife Refuge was created. It is a large area of 7,800 acres. This refuge is located about seven miles northwest of Sinton. It helps protect wildlife and nature.
Learning and Sports in Sinton
Schools in Sinton
The Sinton Independent School District serves the city of Sinton. Students in high school attend Sinton High School.
Sinton's Baseball History: The Plymouth Oilers
From 1948 to 1958, Sinton was famous for its semiprofessional baseball team, the Plymouth Oilers. The Plymouth Oil Company sponsored this team. They had many oil drilling operations nearby.
The Oilers hired talented college players for the summer. They also gave jobs to experienced players. By 1950, the team played 46 games. They finished fourth in a big national tournament.
In 1951, the Oilers won the state title. They then went on to win the national championship! This was the first time a Texas team had done so. A pitcher named Mike Blyzka even threw a "no-hit, no-run" game. This means no one on the other team got a hit or scored any runs.
The Oilers kept doing well, placing second in the national tournament in 1955. In 1957, Sinton was even called the best city in the nation for supporting semipro baseball. However, in 1958, the Plymouth Oil Company stopped its support, and the team ended.
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