Wadsworth, Texas facts for kids
Wadsworth is a small community in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Instead, it's governed by the county. In 2000, about 180 people lived there.
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Where is Wadsworth?
Wadsworth is located in south central Matagorda County, Texas. It's about eleven miles south of Bay City. You can find it where State Highway 60 meets Farm Roads 521 and 2078. 28°49′21″N 95°55′39″W / 28.82250°N 95.92750°W
What is the Climate Like?
The weather in Wadsworth has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
A Look at Wadsworth's History
Wadsworth was started on October 11, 1902. Two people, Ambrose A. Plotner and John W. Stoddard, bought some land. They formed a company called Colonial Land Company. They named the new community Wadsworth after William Wadsworth, who was an early settler in the area.
Wadsworth became a stop for the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad. This helped the community grow. A post office opened there in 1907. By 1914, about 150 people lived in Wadsworth. This number grew a lot, reaching almost 925 people by 1925. In the 1930s, Wadsworth even had its own school district.
However, the community started to get smaller. By 1940, the population had dropped to 400 people. Wadsworth's school joined with the Bay City school district in 1949. In 1990, about 152 people lived in Wadsworth. By 2000, the number went up a little to 160.
Today, Wadsworth still has a post office with the ZIP code 77483. There are also three convenience stores in the community.
Who Lives in Wadsworth?
Wadsworth was first counted as a special "census designated place" in the 2020 U.S. Census. In 2020, the total population was 302 people. Most residents, about 78.81%, were White. About 17.55% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Wadsworth
Public schools for children in Wadsworth are part of the Bay City Independent School District. This includes Bay City High School. For education after high school, students can go to Wharton County Junior College in Bay City.
Healthcare Services
Wadsworth and other towns in Matagorda County are served by the Matagorda Regional Medical Center. This hospital helps provide medical care for the community.
