Wimberley, Texas
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| Wimberley, Texas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| Area | |
| - Total | 16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²) |
| - Land | 16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 3,797 |
| - Density | 235.3/sq mi (90.8/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 78676 |
| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-79624[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1350280[2] |
Wimberley is a city in Hays County, Texas, United States. Prior to its incorporation in May 2000[3], it was a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 3,797 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
Wimberley is located at (29.995474, -98.100832)[4]. This is 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Austin and 46 miles (74 km) northeast of San Antonio.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 16.1 square miles (41.8 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Sites and Places of Interest
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Wimberley is very well known for the crystal-clear Blanco River that runs along the village. Another popular body of water is Cypress Creek, which winds through Woodcreek and Wimberley. It is fed by Jacob's Well, a large artesian well.
Wimberley is also well known for its monthly (March-December) Market Days, a large outdoor crafts and wares market held the first Saturday of each month.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,797 people, 1,576 households, and 1,076 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 235.3 people per square mile (90.8/km²). There were 1,928 housing units at an average density of 119.5/sq mi (46.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.52% White, 0.18% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 2.98% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.93% of the population.
There were 1,576 households out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,042, and the median income for a family was $56,910. Males had a median income of $41,019 versus $26,729 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,033. About 3.0% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
Wimberley is served by the Wimberley Independent School District.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Boundary Changes. Geographic Change Notes: Texas. Population Division, United States Census Bureau (2006-05-19). Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Wimberley from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Wimberley, Texas is at coordinates Coordinates:
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