Natalia, Texas

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Natalia, Texas
City
NataliaTexas (1 of 1).jpg
SH 132 in Natalia, June 2016
Medina County Natalia.svg
Location within Medina County
Coordinates: 29°11′19″N98°51′29″W / 29.18861°N 98.85806°W / 29.18861; -98.85806
CountryUnited States
State Texas
County Medina
Founded1912
Incorporated 1968
Government
 •  Mayor Tommy F. Ortiz
Area
[1]
 • Total1.393 sq mi (3.608 km2)
 • Land1.391 sq mi (3.602 km2)
 • Water0.002 sq mi (0.004 km2)
Elevation
[2]
686 ft (209 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
 • Total1,202
 • Estimate 
(2022) [4]
1,307
 • Density940/sq mi (362.9/km2)
Time zone UTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
78059
Area code 830
FIPS code 48-50400
GNIS feature ID1363602 [2]
Website cityofnatalia.com

Natalia is a city in Medina County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,202 at the 2020 census. [3] It was founded in 1912 and was named after Natalie Pearson Nicholson, daughter of Frederick Stark Pearson, engineer, designer and builder of the Medina Dam.

Contents

Natalia is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Natalia is located at 29°11′19″N98°51′29″W / 29.18861°N 98.85806°W / 29.18861; -98.85806 (29.188744, –98.857931). [5] This is about 30 mi (48 km) southwest of Downtown San Antonio in Medina County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.391 square miles (3.60 km2), is land and 0.002 square miles (0.01 km2), is water. [1]

Natalia is located on State Highway 132 and is adjacent to Interstate 35.

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, Natalia has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960 1,154—
1970 1,29612.3%
1980 1,264−2.5%
1990 1,216−3.8%
2000 1,66336.8%
2010 1,431−14.0%
2020 1,202−16.0%
2022 (est.)1,307 [4] 8.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
2020 Census [3]

2020 census

Natalia racial composition [8]
(NH = Non-Hispanic) [lower-alpha 1]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (NH)14211.81%
Black or African American (NH)60.5%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)30.25%
Asian (NH)30.25%
Pacific Islander (NH)20.17%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)121.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1,03486.02%
Total1,202100.00%

As of the 2020 census, there were 1,202 people, 416 households, and 298 families residing in the city. [11] There were 499 housing units.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 1,663 people, 513 households, and 397 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,630.4 inhabitants per square mile (629.5/km2). There were 584 housing units at an average density of 572.5 per square mile (221.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 65.54% White, 1.14% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 29.28% from other races, and 3.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 79.43% of the population.

There were 513 households, out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.73.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 36.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,557, and the median income for a family was $25,690. Males had a median income of $19,943 versus $16,484 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,583. About 27.2% of families and 33.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.7% of those under age 18 and 24.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Natalia is served by the Natalia Independent School District.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. [9] [10]

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References

  1. 1 2 "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Natalia, Texas
  3. 1 2 3 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2022". United States Census Bureau. March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ↑ Climate Summary for Natalia, Texas
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  9. ↑ https://www.census.gov/ [ not specific enough to verify ]
  10. ↑ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  11. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.


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