Westbrook, Texas facts for kids
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Westbrook, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
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| • Total | 201 |
| • Density | 479/sq mi (184.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79565
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-77380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1349851 |
Westbrook is a small city located in Mitchell County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 201 people lived there.
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History of Westbrook
Oil Discovery and Growth
The Westbrook Oil Field was found on March 5, 1921. This happened when a well called Texas and Pacific Abrams No. 1 was finished. It was drilled very deep, about 2,498 feet into the ground.
Two people, L.W. Sandusky and P.C. Coleman, helped start the drilling. They convinced a company to drill a test well. This first well started being drilled on February 8, 1920.
Later, in December 1922, a company called the California Company bought the property. This company was part of Standard Oil of California. By 1926, the oil field had 77 wells that were producing oil. They produced a total of 3,400 barrels of oil. The oil comes from a type of rock called limestone in the Permian Basin.
Geography of Westbrook
Westbrook is located at 32°21′25″N 101°0′45″W / 32.35694°N 101.01250°W. This means it is in a specific spot on the map.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
Westbrook's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Westbrook has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census reports:
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| 1930 | 512 | — | |
| 1960 | 214 | — | |
| 1970 | 298 | 39.3% | |
| 1980 | 298 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 237 | −20.5% | |
| 2000 | 203 | −14.3% | |
| 2010 | 253 | 24.6% | |
| 2020 | 201 | −20.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Who Lives in Westbrook?
In the year 2000, there were 203 people living in Westbrook. These people lived in 79 different homes. About 54 of these homes were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband. Other homes were made up of individuals living alone.
The average home had about 2.57 people. The average family had about 3.17 people.
Age Groups in the City
The people in Westbrook are of different ages. In 2000, about 30% of the population was under 18 years old. About 5.4% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, about 28.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 14.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 36 years.
Education in Westbrook
The city of Westbrook has its own school system. It is called the Westbrook Independent School District. Students in Westbrook go to Westbrook High School (Texas). The sports teams at the high school are known as the Wildcats.
Notable People
- Ralph W. Ramsey was a Border Patrol inspector. He died while working on February 26, 1942. This happened in Columbus, New Mexico. A military base, "Camp Ramsey," was named after him to honor his service.
See also
In Spanish: Westbrook (Texas) para niños
