Willamar, Texas
Encyclopedia
Willamar is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Willacy County, Texas
, United States
. It was founded in 1921 and named for its founders, Will Harding and Lamar Gill. The population was 15 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.3 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 15 people, 6 households, and 4 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 6.2 people per square mile (2.4/km²). There were 7 housing units at an average density of 2.9/sq mi (1.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 33.33% White, 66.67% from other races
. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 100.00% of the population.
There were 6 households out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.3% were married couples
living together, and 16.7% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 25 to 44, 46.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $11,186. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.
.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District
operates magnet schools that serve the community.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Willacy County, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It was founded in 1921 and named for its founders, Will Harding and Lamar Gill. The population was 15 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Willamar is located at 26°25′2"N 97°37′7"W (26.417287, -97.618626).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.3 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 15 people, 6 households, and 4 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 6.2 people per square mile (2.4/km²). There were 7 housing units at an average density of 2.9/sq mi (1.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 33.33% White, 66.67% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 100.00% of the population.
There were 6 households out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, and 16.7% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 25 to 44, 46.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $11,186. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.
Education
Willamar is served by the Lyford Consolidated Independent School DistrictLyford Consolidated Independent School District
Lyford Consolidated Independent School District is a school district headquartered in Lyford, Texas, United States.LCISD serves the city of Lyford and unincorporated areas in Willacy County, Cameron County, and Hidalgo County. Unincorporated areas in Willacy County served by LCISD include Lyford...
.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District
South Texas Independent School District
South Texas Independent School District is a public school district headquartered in Mercedes, Texas . STISD operates magnet schools that draw students from three counties: Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy...
operates magnet schools that serve the community.