Willamar, Texas facts for kids
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Willamar, Texas
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former CDP
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Location of Willamar, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Willacy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
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| • Total | 15 |
| • Density | 6.3/sq mi (2.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78580
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-79288 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379276 |
Willamar was a small community in Willacy County, Texas, United States. It was once called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the government for counting people, but it wasn't an official city or town.
Willamar was started in 1921. It got its name from its founders, Will Harding and Lamar Gill. In the year 2000, only 15 people lived there. The government stopped counting Willamar as a CDP before the 2010 census.
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Where is Willamar Located?
Willamar is found in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26°25′2″N 97°37′7″W / 26.41722°N 97.61861°W. This is near the southern tip of Texas.
The community covered about 2.4 square miles (6.3 square kilometers) of land. It had no water areas within its boundaries.
Who Lived in Willamar?
In 2000, there were 15 people living in Willamar. These people made up 6 households and 4 families. The community was very small, with only about 6 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Willamar were of Hispanic or Latino background. About one-third of the residents were White.
Households and Families
There were 6 households in Willamar. A household is a group of people living together. In 16.7% of these households, there were children under 18. Most households (83.3%) were married couples living together.
The average household had 2.5 people. The average family had 2.8 people.
Age of Residents
The people in Willamar were of different ages:
- 26.7% were under 18 years old.
- 13.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 46.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 13.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Willamar was 50 years old.
Education in Willamar
Students in Willamar attended schools run by the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District.
There are also special "magnet schools" in the area. These schools are part of the South Texas Independent School District. They offer unique programs for students.
