Rocksprings, Texas

Rocksprings, Texas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Rocksprings, Texas
settlement_type = Town
nickname =
motto =



imagesize =
image_caption =


image_



mapsize = 250px
map_caption = Location of Rocksprings, Texas



mapsize1 = 250px
map_caption1 =

subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Texas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Edwards

government_footnotes =
government_type =
leader_title =
leader_name =
leader_title1 =
leader_name1 =
established_title =
established_date =

unit_pref = Imperial
area_footnotes =

area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 3.1
area_land_km2 = 3.1
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 1.2
area_land_sq_mi = 1.2
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
population_footnotes =
population_total = 1285
population_density_km2 = 410.9
population_density_sq_mi = 1064.1

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
elevation_footnotes =
elevation_m = 732
elevation_ft = 2402
latd = 30 |latm = 0 |lats = 58 |latNS = N
longd = 100 |longm = 12 |longs = 32 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 78880
area_code = 830
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 48-62816GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 1345423GR|3
website =
footnotes =

Rocksprings is a town in Edwards County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,285. It is the county seat of Edwards CountyGR|6.

Geography

Rocksprings is located at coor dms|30|0|58|N|100|12|32|W|city (30.016161, -100.209023)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,285 people, 420 households, and 312 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,064.1 people per square mile (410.0/km²). There were 535 housing units at an average density of 443.0/sq mi (170.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 76.26% White, 1.17% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 18.75% from other races, and 2.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 66.69% of the population.

There were 420 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.58.

In the town the population was spread out with 33.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,970, and the median income for a family was $22,614. Males had a median income of $21,369 versus $14,408 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,957. About 31.7% of families and 38.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.6% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Town of Rocksprings is served by the Rocksprings Independent School District.

References

External links


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужен реферат?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Rocksprings Independent School District — is a public school district based in Rocksprings, Texas (USA).Located in Edwards County, a very small portion of the district extends into Val Verde County.Rocksprings ISD has two campuses Rocksprings High (Grades 9 12) and Rocksprings… …   Wikipedia

  • Rocksprings — Rocksprings, TX U.S. town in Texas Population (2000): 1285 Housing Units (2000): 535 Land area (2000): 1.207581 sq. miles (3.127620 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 1.207581 sq. miles (3.127620 sq …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Rocksprings, TX — U.S. town in Texas Population (2000): 1285 Housing Units (2000): 535 Land area (2000): 1.207581 sq. miles (3.127620 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 1.207581 sq. miles (3.127620 sq. km) FIPS code …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Texas locations by per capita income — Texas is the thirty second richest state in the United States of America, with a per capita income of $19,617 (2000).Texas counties ranked by per capita incomeThere are 254 counties located in Texas, three of which are in the 100 richest counties …   Wikipedia

  • Texas Longhorn (bovino) — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda ? Longhorn Ejemplar de raza Longhorn …   Wikipedia Español

  • Liste der Countys in Texas — EP HH CU …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Edwards County (Texas) — Edwards County Courthouse in Rocksprings, gelistet im NRHP mit der Nr. 79002932[1] Verwaltung …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • List of high schools in Texas — Contents 1 Anderson County 2 Andrews County 3 Angelina County 4 …   Wikipedia

  • Condado de Edwards (Texas) — Condado de Edwards Condados de Texas Mapa …   Wikipedia Español

  • Comté d'Edwards (Texas) — 29° 58′ N 100° 18′ W / 29.97, 100.30 …   Wikipédia en Français

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”