Sebastian, Texas

Sebastian, Texas
CDP
Location of Sebastian, Texas
Coordinates: 26°20′36″N97°47′36″W / 26.34333°N 97.79333°W / 26.34333; -97.79333
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Willacy
Area
• Total	1.7 sq mi (4.3 km2)
• Land	1.7 sq mi (4.3 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,684
• Density	990/sq mi (390/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	78594
Area code	956
FIPS code	48-66512 [1]
GNIS feature ID	1346856 [2]

Sebastian is a census-designated place (CDP) in Willacy County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,684 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Sebastian is located at 26°20′36″N97°47′36″W / 26.34333°N 97.79333°W / 26.34333; -97.79333 (26.343249, -97.793347). ^[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.3 km²), all land.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2000	1,864		—
2010	1,917		2.8%
2020	1,684		−12.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [4] 1850–1900 [5] 1910 [6] 1920 [7] 1930 [8] 1940 [9] 1950 [10] 1960 [11] 1970 [12] 1980 [13] 1990 [14] 2000 [15] 2010 [16] 2020 [17]

As of the census ^[1] of 2000, there were 1,864 people, 535 households, and 438 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,118.4 inhabitants per square mile (431.8/km²). There were 645 housing units at an average density of 387.0 per square mile (149.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 70.60% White, 0.27% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 26.56% from other races, and 2.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 95.49% of the population.

There were 535 households, out of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.1% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.48 and the average family size was 3.97.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.5% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $20,179, and the median income for a family was $24,732. Males had a median income of $18,854 versus $13,977 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,934. About 22.6% of families and 26.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.7% of those under age 18 and 40.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Sebastian is served by the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District.

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

Government and infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the Sebastian Post Office. ^[18]

References

1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
4. "Decennial Census by Decade". US Census Bureau.
5. "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
6. "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
7. "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
8. "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
9. "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
10. "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
11. "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
12. "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
13. "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
14. "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
15. "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
16. "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
17. "Census Bureau profile: Sebastian, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
18. "Post Office Location - SEBASTIAN." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on May 9, 2010.

External links

• Texas portal

• Sebastian, Tx in Handbook of Texas Online