Westdale, Texas facts for kids
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Westdale, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Wells |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.03 sq mi (10.43 km2) |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 325 |
| • Density | 80.70/sq mi (31.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-77422 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852780 |
Westdale is a small community in Jim Wells County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an official city.
In 2020, about 325 people lived in Westdale. This number was a little lower than in 2010, when 372 people lived there.
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Where is Westdale Located?
Westdale is in the northeastern part of Jim Wells County. You can find it at 27°58′2″N 97°58′29″W / 27.96722°N 97.97472°W.
It is about 3 miles (5 km) west of a town called Orange Grove. It is also about 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Alice. Alice is the main town, or county seat, for Jim Wells County.
The community of Westdale covers an area of about 4.0 square miles (10.4 km2). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within Westdale.
Who Lives in Westdale?
The number of people living in Westdale has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 295 | — | |
| 2010 | 372 | 26.1% | |
| 2020 | 325 | −12.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 295 people living in Westdale. These people lived in 92 different homes, and 80 of these were families.
Community Makeup in 2000
- Most people (about 72%) were White.
- About 47% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
- A small number of people were African American or Native American.
- Some people belonged to other racial groups or had mixed backgrounds.
Households and Families
- Almost half of the homes (48.9%) had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (80.4%) were married couples living together.
- The average home had about 3.21 people.
- The average family had about 3.33 people.
Age Groups
- About 31% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The average age in Westdale was 31 years old.
Money and Jobs
- In 2000, the average income for a home was about $39,773 per year.
- For families, the average income was about $46,094 per year.
- About 19.5% of families and 30.8% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included almost 45% of those under 18.
Schools in Westdale
Students in Westdale go to schools in the Orange Grove Independent School District. This school district helps provide education for children and teens in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Westdale (Texas) para niños
