Schleicher County, Texas

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Schleicher County
County
Schleicher County courthouse May 2020.jpg
Schleicher County Courthouse in Eldorado
Map of Texas highlighting Schleicher County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°54′N100°32′W / 30.9°N 100.54°W / 30.9; -100.54
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Texas.svg  Texas
Founded1901
Named for Gustav Schleicher
Seat Eldorado
Largest cityEldorado
Area
 • Total
1,311 sq mi (3,400 km2)
 • Land1,311 sq mi (3,400 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)  0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,451
 • Density1.9/sq mi (0.72/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 23rd
Website www.co.schleicher.tx.us
FLDS Temple at the YFZ Ranch in Schleicher County FLDS Eldorado hi.jpg
FLDS Temple at the YFZ Ranch in Schleicher County
Schleicher County Public Library in Eldorado Schleicher County Public Library, Eldorado, TX IMG 1387.JPG
Schleicher County Public Library in Eldorado

Schleicher County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,451. [1] Its county seat is Eldorado. [2] The county was created in 1887 and organized in 1901. [3] It is named for Gustav Schleicher, a German immigrant who became a surveyor and politician. [4]

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History

Around 8000 BC, the first inhabitants in the area were probably Jumano Indians. Later inhabitants were Lipan Apaches and Comanches. [5] In 1632, Fray Juan de Salas and Father Juan de Ortega did missionary work among the Jumanos. [6] Soldier Francisco Amangual led an expedition across the area in 1808. [7] In 1882, Christopher Columbus Doty became the first permanent citizen of Schleicher County. [8]

The Texas Legislature established Schleicher County in April 1887 from Crockett County, and named it in honor of Gustav Schleicher. [5] By 1890, the population was 155, of whom 134 were listed as White, four were Black, and 17 were American Indian. [5]

In 1894, the county's first public school opened at Verand, and later moved to Eldorado. [5] The next year, W. B. Silliman founded the Eldorado community and named it after the mythical city. To populate it, he offered free town lots to residents of nearby Verand. [9] In 1930, the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company resumed work on a previous railroad, making access possible to San Angelo and Sonora. [5] On February 27, 1941, the West Texas Woolen Mills plant in Eldorado held a grand opening, with a parade and BBQ lunch. About 5,000 people attended. Governor "Pappy" W. Lee O'Daniel was the guest speaker. [10]

Oilfield discoveries on school lands in the 1950s enabled Schleicher County to build new library and gymnasium facilities for its students. [5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,311 square miles (3,400 km2). [11]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890 155—
1900 515232.3%
1910 1,893267.6%
1920 1,851−2.2%
1930 3,16671.0%
1940 3,083−2.6%
1950 2,852−7.5%
1960 2,791−2.1%
1970 2,277−18.4%
1980 2,82023.8%
1990 2,9906.0%
2000 2,935−1.8%
2010 3,46117.9%
2020 2,451−29.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [12]
1850–2010 [13] 2010 [14] 2020 [15]
Schleicher County, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
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 may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2000 [16] Pop 2010 [14] Pop 2020 [15] % 2000% 2010% 2020
White alone (NH)1,5951,8721,10254.34%54.09%44.96%
Black or African American alone (NH)3232151.09%0.92%0.61%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)1140.03%0.03%0.16%
Asian alone (NH)5470.17%0.12%0.29%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)1020.03%0.00%0.08%
Other race alone (NH)70100.24%0.00%0.41%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)1616360.55%0.46%1.47%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1,2781,5361,27543.54%44.38%52.02%
Total2,9353,4612,451100.00%100.00%100.00%

As of the census [17] of 2000, 2,935 people, 1,115 households, and 817 families resided in the county. The population density was about two people per square mile (0.77 people/km2). The 1,371 housing units averaged about one units per square mile (0.39 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 76.59% White, 1.53% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 18.98% from other races, and 2.62% from two or more races. About 43.54% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 1,115 households, 34.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.60% were married couples living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were not families; 25.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the county, the population was distributed as 27.90% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,746, and for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $28,412 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,969. About 16.00% of families and 21.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.00% of those under age 18 and 19.90% of those age 65 or over.

Between 2010 and 2020, the population of Schleicher County decreased to 2,451. The percentage decline in the population of 29.2 percent was the second largest among the 3,138 U.S. counties. [18]

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Politics

United States presidential election results for Schleicher County, Texas [19]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 90681.77%19217.33%100.90%
2020 94081.10%21118.21%80.69%
2016 82177.53%20819.64%302.83%
2012 78777.38%22121.73%90.88%
2008 97074.39%32424.85%100.77%
2004 1,01276.15%31223.48%50.38%
2000 82670.42%33828.82%90.77%
1996 58748.67%50541.87%1149.45%
1992 45236.72%42034.12%35929.16%
1988 65356.44%49442.70%100.86%
1984 85471.95%32627.46%70.59%
1980 67259.42%44439.26%151.33%
1976 51651.96%46847.13%90.91%
1972 63071.51%25028.38%10.11%
1968 39641.60%37839.71%17818.70%
1964 38842.97%51456.92%10.11%
1960 45556.24%35143.39%30.37%
1956 47158.08%33641.43%40.49%
1952 62859.87%42140.13%00.00%
1948 10716.59%49576.74%436.67%
1944 8412.09%52074.82%9113.09%
1940 11716.30%60183.70%00.00%
1936 7814.23%46985.58%10.18%
1932 7612.84%51687.16%00.00%
1928 22762.36%13737.64%00.00%
1924 11832.33%24667.40%10.27%
1920 8126.64%21169.41%123.95%
1916 105.65%16392.09%42.26%
1912 32.03%12483.78%2114.19%

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