Calhoun County, Texas

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Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,106.<ref name="QF">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Its county seat is Port Lavaca.<ref name="GR6">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The county is named for John Caldwell Calhoun, the seventh vice president of the United States. Calhoun County comprises the Port Lavaca, TX Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Victoria-Port Lavaca, TX Combined Statistical Area.

History

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  • 1685-1690 René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle lands near Powderhorn Lake in Calhoun County. France plants its flag on Texas soil, but departs after only five years.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
  • 1689 The future county is explored by Spaniards, including Alonso De León.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
  • 1825 Martín De León of Mexico establishes a ranch near the old La Salle fort.<ref name="Calhoun County"/>
  • 1831 Linnville becomes the first Anglo settlement, established by Irish-born merchant, statesman, soldier John J. Linn.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • 1854 Poles begin to arrive in Indianaola.<ref name="Indianola"/>
  • 1858 Half Moon Reef Lighthouse is constructed in Matagorda Bay.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
  • 1860 County population is 2,642, including 414 slaves.<ref name="Calhoun County"/>
  • 1861 Calhoun County votes 276-18 for secession from the Union. Contributes volunteer companies to the Confederate cause.<ref name="Calhoun County"/> Fort Esperanza, on Matagorda Island, is constructed by Confederate forces using slave labor.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
  • 1862 Union gunboats bombard Port Lavaca.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • 1920 Port Lavaca builds a seawall to protect itself against hurricanes.<ref name="Calhoun County"/>
  • 1931 Lavaca Bay causeway is constructed.<ref name="Calhoun County"/>
  • 1934-1935 Oil and natural gas discovered near Port Lavaca.<ref name="Calhoun County"/>
  • 1947 Alcoa opens a plant at Point Comfort.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • 1952 Union Carbide opens a plant near Seadrift.<ref name="Calhoun County"/>
  • 1961 Category 4 Hurricane Carla makes landfall between Port Lavaca and Port O’Connor.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
  • 1983 Matagorda Island State Park and Wildlife Management Area is run by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department under an agreement between the United States Department of the Interior and the state of Texas.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (51%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It borders the Gulf of Mexico.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

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Calhoun County, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
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White alone (NH) 10,774 9,794 8,374 52.18% 45.81% 41.65%
Black or African American alone (NH) 521 519 361 2.52% 2.43% 1.80%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 55 36 34 0.27% 0.17% 0.17%
Asian alone (NH) 665 943 1,112 3.22% 4.41% 5.53%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 7 4 0 0.03% 0.02% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 16 15 56 0.08% 0.07% 0.28%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 161 148 311 0.78% 0.69% 1.55%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8,448 9,922 9,858 40.92% 46.41% 49.03%
Total 20,647 21,381 20,106 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 20,106 people, 8,027 households, and 5,502 families residing in the county. As of the 2010 United States census, there were 21,381 people living in the county. 81.5% were White, 4.4% Asian, 2.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 8.8% of some other race and 2.1% of two or more races. 46.4% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

As of the census<ref name="GR8">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> of 2000, there were 20,647 people, 7,442 households, and 5,574 families living in the county. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 10,238 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the county was 78.04% White, 2.63% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 3.27% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 13.19% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. 40.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 11.4% were of German, 9.4% American and 5.5% English ancestry according to Census 2000. 67.9% spoke English, 29.1% Spanish and 1.2% Chinese as their first language.

There were 7,442 households, out of which 35.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.50% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,849, and the median income for a family was $39,900. Males had a median income of $35,957 versus $19,772 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,125. About 12.70% of families and 16.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.30% of those under age 18 and 11.70% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

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Education

All of Calhoun County is served by the Calhoun County Independent School District.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }} - Text list</ref>

All of the county is in the service area of Victoria College.<ref>Texas Education Code Sec. 130.208. THE VICTORIA COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.</ref>

Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School, pre-K through grade 8, has also served the county since 1996.

Transportation

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Airport

Calhoun County Airport, a general aviation airport, is located in unincorporated Calhoun County northwest of Port Lavaca.

Communities

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Census-designated places

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Notable people

See also

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