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'''Austwell''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɔː|s|w|ɛ|l}} {{respell|AW|swel}}) is a city in northeastern [[Refugio County, Texas]], United States. Its population was 147 at the 2010 census.

==History==
Austwell was laid out in 1911.<ref>{{Handbook of Texas|id=hla30|name=Austwell}}</ref> The city's name is an amalgamation of Austin and McDowell, the names of its founders Preston R. Austin and Jesse C. McDowell.<ref>{{cite book|last=Tarpley|first=Fred|title=1001 Texas Place Names|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=R4B7n7pJyZIC&pg=PA15|date=5 July 2010|publisher=University of Texas Press|isbn=978-0-292-78693-6|page=15}}</ref>

==Geography==

Austwell is located at {{coord|28|23|25|N|96|50|37|W|type:city}} (28.390413, –96.843555).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

Austwell is bordered on the north by Hynes Bay, an extension of [[San Antonio Bay]]. It is less than five miles from the mouth of the [[Guadalupe River (Texas)|Guadalupe River]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.4|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}}, all  land.

Approximately {{convert|8|mi}} south of Austwell is the [[Aransas National Wildlife Refuge]], an important preserve for the [[whooping crane]].

===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, Austwell has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=503014&cityname=Austwell%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Austwell, Texas]</ref>

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| location    = Austwell, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1897–present)

|Jan record high F = 87
|Feb record high F = 86
|Mar record high F = 89
|Apr record high F = 95
|May record high F = 95
|Jun record high F = 103
|Jul record high F = 99
|Aug record high F = 102
|Sep record high F = 97
|Oct record high F = 94
|Nov record high F = 88
|Dec record high F = 82

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| Jan high F  =63.7
| Feb high F  =67.5
| Mar high F  =72.4
| Apr high F  =78.0
| May high F  =83.9
| Jun high F  =89.6
| Jul high F  =91.1
| Aug high F  =92.6
| Sep high F  =89.3
| Oct high F  =82.5
| Nov high F  =72.9
| Dec high F  =66.2
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| Jan mean F  =54.4
| Feb mean F  =58.3
| Mar mean F  =63.9
| Apr mean F  =70.5
| May mean F  =76.8
| Jun mean F  =82.0
| Jul mean F  =83.3
| Aug mean F  =84.6
| Sep mean F  =80.9
| Oct mean F  =74.1
| Nov mean F  =64.0
| Dec mean F  =56.9
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| Jan low F  =45.1
| Feb low F  =49.0
| Mar low F  =55.4
| Apr low F  =62.9
| May low F  =69.6
| Jun low F  =74.4
| Jul low F  =75.5
| Aug low F  =76.5
| Sep low F  =72.5
| Oct low F  =65.7
| Nov low F  =55.1
| Dec low F  =47.6

|Jan record low F = 22
|Feb record low F = 15
|Mar record low F = 29
|Apr record low F = 43
|May record low F = 47
|Jun record low F = 68
|Jul record low F = 68
|Aug record low F = 67
|Sep record low F = 55
|Oct record low F = 37
|Nov record low F = 30
|Dec record low F = 19

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| Jan precipitation inch  =2.84
| Feb precipitation inch  =1.89
| Mar precipitation inch  =2.96
| Apr precipitation inch  =2.41
| May precipitation inch  =5.05
| Jun precipitation inch  =4.15
| Jul precipitation inch  =3.80
| Aug precipitation inch  =3.77
| Sep precipitation inch  =4.73
| Oct precipitation inch  =3.84
| Nov precipitation inch  =3.89
| Dec precipitation inch  =2.56
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1920= 213
|1930= 233
|1940= 301
|1950= 228
|1960= 287
|1970= 284
|1980= 280
|1990= 189
|2000= 192
|2010= 147
|2020=118
|estyear=2021
|estimate=111
|estref=<ref name="ACSDP5Y2021">{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDP5Y2021.DP05?g=160XX00US4805036 |title=DP05: ACS demographic and housing estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Nov 19, 2023}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015 }}</ref>
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===2010 census===

At the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 147 people in 71 households, including 47 families, in the city. There were 126 housing units. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 98.6 percent White, 0.0 percent African American, 0.7 percent from other races, and 0.7 percent from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.9 percent of the population.

Of the 71 households 11.3 percent had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3 percent were married couples living together, 5.6 percent had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2 percent had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8 percent were non-families. 32.4 percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3 percent had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.57.

The age distribution was 10.9 percent under the age of 18, 12.1 percent under 20, 10.9 percent from 20 to 29, 6.1 percent from 30 to 39, 7.5 percent from 40 to 49, 20.4 percent from 50 to 59, 11.6 percent from 60 to 64, and 31.3 percent who were 65 or older. The median age was 58.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]] there were 192 people in 88 households, including 60 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|527.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 134 housing units at an average density of {{convert|368.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 91.67% White, 1.56% African American, 6.77% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.29%.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 88 households 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 30.7% of households were one person and 14.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.72.

The age distribution was 19.3% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% 65 or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median household income was $23,750 and the median family income  was $20,000. Males had a median income of $37,917 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,146. About 32.0% of families and 33.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 44.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 33.3% of those sixty five or over.

==References==
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== External links ==
* [https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hla30 Article "Austwell" in Handbook of Texas online]

{{Refugio County, Texas}}

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[[Category:Cities in Texas]]
[[Category:Cities in Refugio County, Texas]]
[[Category:Populated coastal places in Texas]]