Founded 1846 Congressional district 27th Website www.calhouncotx.org Population 21,806 (2013) Largest city Port Lavaca | Named for John C. Calhoun Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5 Area 2,673 km² County seat Port Lavaca | |
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Cities Port Lavaca, Port O'Connor, Seadrift, Point Comfort Rivers Guadalupe River, Lavaca River, South Guadalupe River Points of interest Lighthouse Beach, King Fisher Beach, Halfmoon Reef Light, Calhoun County Museum, Fishing Pier Park | ||
Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,381. Its county seat is Port Lavaca. The county is named for John Caldwell Calhoun, the seventh vice president of the United States.
Contents
- Map of Calhoun County TX USA
- History
- Geography
- Adjacent counties
- National protected area
- Demographics
- Education
- Major highways
- Airport
- Cities
- Census designated place
- Unincorporated communities
- Ghost Town
- References
Map of Calhoun County, TX, USA
Calhoun County comprises the Port Lavaca, TX Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Victoria-Port Lavaca, TX Combined Statistical Area.
History
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,033 square miles (2,680 km2), of which 507 square miles (1,310 km2) is land and 526 square miles (1,360 km2) (51%) is water. It borders the Gulf of Mexico.
Adjacent counties
National protected area
Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 21,381 people residing in the county. 81.5% were White, 4.4% Asian, 2.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 8.8% of some other race and 2.1% of two or more races. 46.4% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,647 people, 7,442 households, and 5,574 families residing in the county. The population density was 40 people per square mile (16/km²). There were 10,238 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 78.04% White, 2.63% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 3.27% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 13.19% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. 40.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 11.4% were of German, 9.4% American and 5.5% English ancestry according to Census 2000. 67.9% spoke English, 29.1% Spanish and 1.2% Chinese as their first language.
There were 7,442 households out of which 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the county, the population was spread out with 28.50% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,849, and the median income for a family was $39,900. Males had a median income of $35,957 versus $19,772 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,125. About 12.70% of families and 16.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.30% of those under age 18 and 11.70% of those age 65 or over.
Education
All of Calhoun County is served by the Calhoun County Independent School District.
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic school, pre-K through grade 8, has also served the county since 1996.
Major highways
Airport
Calhoun County Airport, a general aviation airport, is located in unincorporated Calhoun County northwest of Port Lavaca.