Uvalde

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Uvalde is a city in Uvalde County, Texas, United States. The population was 14,929 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Uvalde County^GR6.

Uvalde was the home of John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner, former Speaker of the House and Vice President of the United States. Actor Matthew McConaughey, Actress Dale Evans, former Governor of Texas Dolph Briscoe, and Jon Kyle "Waggy" Wagner were born in Uvalde. Uvalde is also home to the Grammy Award winning Tejano/Norteño group Los Palominos.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Education 4 External links

[edit] Geography

Uvalde is located at 29°12′52″N, 99°47′23″W (29.214313, -99.789644)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.4 km² (6.7 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 14,929 people, 4,796 households, and 3,716 families residing in the city. The population density was 857.8/km² (2,220.2/mi²). There were 5,313 housing units at an average density of 305.3/km² (790.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.27% White, 0.47% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 22.12% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 75.48% of the population.

There were 4,796 households out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.50.

In the city the population was spread out with 32.4% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,259, and the median income for a family was $27,897. Males had a median income of $25,600 versus $15,674 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,735. About 24.2% of families and 29.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.1% of those under age 18 and 23.8% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

The City of Uvalde is served by the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District.

[edit] External links

• Uvalde, Texas
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 29.214313° -99.789644°
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