San_Augustine,_Texas

San Augustine, Texas

San Augustine, Texas

City in Texas, United States

"San Augustine" redirects here. For other uses, see San Augustine (disambiguation).

San Augustine is the county seat city of San Augustine County, Texas,[4] in East Texas, United States. The population was 1,920 at the 2020 census.

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History

The first European settlement in the area began in 1717 with the establishment of Mission Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de los Ais by Spanish missionaries. The mission was abandoned and reestablished in 1721. It lasted until 1773 and is now preserved as Mission Dolores State Historic Site

The town began in 1832 with land owned by Thomas S. McFarland. The town was named after the Presidio de San Agustín de Ahumada, which had been named in honor of the (1755–1761) Viceroy of New Spain, Don Agustín de Ahumada y Villalón.[5]

Geography

San Augustine is located at 31°31′52″N 94°06′39″W (31.531086, –94.110971).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), of which 4.7 square miles (12 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (2.08%) is water.

Matthew Cartwright House

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, San Augustine has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

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Demographics

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2020 census

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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,920 people, 982 households, and 536 families residing in the city.

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,475 people, 859 households, and 573 families living in the city. The population density was 525.2 inhabitants per square mile (202.8/km2). There were 1,076 housing units at an average density of 228.3 per square mile (88.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 37.82% White, 57.94% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 3.07% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.13% of the population.

There were 859 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were married couples living together, 26.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 67.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,489, and the median income for a family was $33,203. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $17,628 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,918. About 19.1% of families and 24.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.0% of those under age 18 and 30.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The city of San Augustine is served by the San Augustine Independent School District. The city was once home to the University of San Augustine (Texas)

Notable people

  • Retail stores in Historic Commercial District
  • Angus Theater
  • San Augustine Drug Store and Heart of Texas Grill
  • Texas State Bank
  • Presbyterian Church
  • San Augustine County Courthouse
  • Retail stores in Historic Commercial District
  • Historic building in downtown San Augustine
  • Imogene Cafe in downtown San Augustine
  • Lewis Hotel
  • Christ Church Episcopal Church
  • The Columns Bed and Breakfast

References

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    "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
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    "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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    "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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    "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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    "City of San Augustine, Texas". City of San Augustine, Texas. Archived from the original on April 17, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
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    "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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    Climate Summary for San Augustine, Texas
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    "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
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    "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
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    "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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    "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – San Augustine city, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
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    "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - San Augustine city, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
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