St. Hedwig, Texas facts for kids
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St. Hedwig, Texas
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Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Cemetery
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Location of St. Hedwig, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bexar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.90 sq mi (77.45 km2) |
| • Land | 29.63 sq mi (76.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
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| • Total | 2,227 |
| • Density | 83.96/sq mi (32.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
78152
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| Area code(s) | 210, 726 (planned) |
| FIPS code | 48-64172 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1345901 |
| ANSI Code | 2412593 |
| Website | http://sainthedwigcity.com/ |
St. Hedwig is a small town in Bexar County, Texas, in the United States. It was founded in 1852 by people who moved there from Germany and Poland. In 2020, about 2,227 people lived in St. Hedwig. The town is part of the larger San Antonio area. It was named after Saint Hedwig, an important saint in the Catholic Church from a region called Silesia.
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History of St. Hedwig
How St. Hedwig Was Founded
The town of St. Hedwig was started in 1852 by a man named John Demmer. He moved to the area from his home in Silesia, which is now part of Poland.
In 1856, four more families from Silesia came to the area. They built the first Catholic Church there, called Annunciation. This church was part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Naming the Town
In 1860, a post office opened in the town. It was first called Cottage Hill. Later, its name was changed to St. Hedwig. This new name honored Hedwig of Silesia, who was the patron saint of Silesia. A patron saint is like a special protector for a place or group of people.
By 1868, the community had built a strong stone church. By 1897, about 200 families lived in the town. Most of these families had roots in Poland and Germany. Even today, many people in St. Hedwig can trace their family history back to these countries.
Geography of St. Hedwig
Where St. Hedwig Is Located
St. Hedwig is located in Bexar County, Texas. The town covers a total area of about 30.1 square miles (77.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of St. Hedwig (Demographics)
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in St. Hedwig has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 64 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,443 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,875 | 29.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,094 | 11.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,227 | 6.4% | |
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Who Lives in St. Hedwig (2020)
The table below shows the different groups of people living in St. Hedwig in 2020. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic." This means people who are not of Hispanic or Latino background.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,529 | 68.66% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 42 | 1.89% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 0.09% |
| Asian (NH) | 8 | 0.36% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 81 | 3.64% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 564 | 25.33% |
| Total | 2,227 |
In 2020, there were 2,227 people living in St. Hedwig. These people lived in 790 households, and 573 of these were families.
Education in St. Hedwig
School Districts Serving St. Hedwig
Most of the students in St. Hedwig attend schools in the East Central Independent School District. An "Independent School District" is a special local government area that runs public schools.
A smaller part of St. Hedwig is in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District.
Local Schools
The East Central Independent School District has a school right in St. Hedwig called Tradition Elementary. The main high school for this district is East Central High School.
