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Tradewinds, Texas
SanPatricio County Tradewinds.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County San Patricio
Area
 • Total 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2)
 • Land 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 160
 • Density 145/sq mi (57.1/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
78390
FIPS code 48-73526
GNIS feature ID 1852774

Tradewinds is a small community in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. In 2020, about 160 people lived there.

Tradewinds Location and Size

Tradewinds is located in southern Texas. Its exact coordinates are 27.992077 degrees north and 97.261811 degrees west.

The community covers a total area of 1.1 square miles (about 2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

People Living in Tradewinds

The number of people living in Tradewinds has changed a bit over the years.

  • In 2000, there were 163 people.
  • In 2010, the population grew to 180.
  • By 2020, it went down slightly to 160 people.

Tradewinds Community Life

In 2000, there were 43 households in Tradewinds. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (36) were families.

Many homes had children under 18 living there. About 65% of households were married couples. The average household had almost four people.

Age Groups in Tradewinds

The people in Tradewinds are of various ages. In 2000:

  • About 44% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • Around 11% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
  • About 29% were adults aged 25 to 44.
  • About 11% were older adults aged 45 to 64.
  • Only about 4% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Tradewinds was 22 years old.

Education in Tradewinds

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Gregory-Portland High School

Students in Tradewinds attend schools within the Gregory-Portland Independent School District. This school district provides education for children and teens in the area.

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