Willamar, Texas Explained

Official Name:Willamar, Texas
Settlement Type:former CDP
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:Willacy County Willamar.svg
Mapsize1:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Willacy
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:6.3
Area Land Km2:6.3
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:2.4
Area Land Sq Mi:2.4
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:15
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:6
Elevation Ft:20
Coordinates:26.4172°N -97.6186°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:78580
Area Code:956
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-79288[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1379276[2]

Willamar is a former 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. This CDP was deleted prior to the 2010 census.[3]

Geography

Willamar is located at 26.4172°N -97.6186°W (26.417287, -97.618626).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the former CDP had a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.3 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census 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.

Education

Willamar is served by the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District.

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Web site: Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing. Texas: 2010. 2017-01-05.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.