Uhland, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Uhland, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Hays, Caldwell |
| Incorporated | 1985 |
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| • Type | General Law City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.79 sq mi (7.23 km2) |
| • Land | 2.79 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,588 |
| • Density | 464.63/sq mi (179.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78640
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-74216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412124 |
Uhland (say "YOO-lənd") is a small city in Texas, a state in the United States. It is located across two different areas called counties: Caldwell County and Hays County.
In 2020, about 1,588 people lived in Uhland. This was a big jump from 2010, when only 1,014 people lived there! The city got its name from a German poet named Ludwig Uhland. Like its nearby city, Niederwald, Uhland was first settled by people from Germany in the 1800s. This area of central Texas is sometimes called the "Texas-German belt" because so many German families moved there.
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Uhland's Location and Size
Uhland is found in the eastern part of Hays County and the northwestern part of Caldwell County. A main road, Texas State Highway 21, goes right through the city. This road can take you about 11 miles southwest to San Marcos or about 31 miles northeast to Bastrop. If you want to visit Austin, the state capital, it's about 25 miles north of Uhland.
The United States Census Bureau says that Uhland covers a total area of about 2.79 square miles (7.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Uhland
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 368 | — | |
| 2000 | 386 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,014 | 162.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,588 | 56.6% | |
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The number of people living in Uhland has changed over the years. In 1990, there were 368 people. By 2020, the population grew to 1,588 people.
The 2020 United States census also looked at the different groups of people living in Uhland. Here's a quick look at the main groups:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 298 | 18.77% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 21 | 1.32% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 6 | 0.38% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 5 | 0.31% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 44 | 2.77% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,213 | 76.39% |
| Total | 1,588 |
In 2020, there were 406 households in Uhland, and 352 of these were families. A household means all the people living together in one home.
Back in 2000, there were 386 people and 134 households. About 41.8% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.88 people. The average age of people in Uhland was 28 years old. About 32.9% of the population was under 18.
Schools in Uhland
The schools in Uhland are part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. This district helps make sure that students in Uhland get a good education.
Images for kids
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Uhland City Hall and Community Center
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Location of Uhland, Texas
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Map showing Uhland in Hays County
See also
In Spanish: Uhland (Texas) para niños
