West Pearsall, Texas facts for kids
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West Pearsall, Texas
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 West Pearsall, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Frio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 349 |
| • Density | 4,553.6/sq mi (1,758.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-77818 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852782 |
West Pearsall was a small community in Frio County, Texas, United States. It was known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an officially organized city or town.
In the year 2000, about 349 people lived in West Pearsall. However, in late 2002, West Pearsall became part of the nearby city of Pearsall. This means it is no longer a separate CDP.
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Where Was West Pearsall Located?
West Pearsall was located in the state of Texas. Its exact spot on a map was 28°53′52″N 99°6′29″W / 28.89778°N 99.10806°W.
The community was quite small. It covered a total area of about 0.2 square kilometers (0.1 square miles). All of this area was land, with no water.
Who Lived in West Pearsall?
In 2000, there were 349 people living in West Pearsall. These people lived in 107 homes. Out of these homes, 89 were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About 54% of the homes had married couples. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband.
The people living in West Pearsall were of different backgrounds. Most residents were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Age Groups in West Pearsall
The population of West Pearsall included people of all ages.
- About 34.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 9.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 16.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in West Pearsall was 29 years.
Education in West Pearsall
Students living in West Pearsall went to schools run by the Pearsall Independent School District. This school district serves the area where West Pearsall was located.
