Bayview, Texas
| Bayview, Texas | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Bayview, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 26°7′46″N 97°24′4″W / 26.12944°N 97.40111°WCoordinates: 26°7′46″N 97°24′4″W / 26.12944°N 97.40111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km2) |
| • Land | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 383 |
| • Density | 98/sq mi (38.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| FIPS code | 48-06140[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1330174[2] |
Bayview is a town in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 383 at the 2010 census.[3] It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.
Geography
Bayview is located in eastern Cameron County at 26°7′46″N 97°24′4″W / 26.12944°N 97.40111°W (26.129573, -97.401165).[4] It is 16 miles (26 km) east of San Benito and 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Port Isabel.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12.0 km2), of which 3.9 square miles (10.1 km2) is land and 0.73 square miles (1.9 km2), or 15.81%, is water.[3]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 312 | — | |
| 1980 | 291 | −6.7% | |
| 1990 | 231 | −20.6% | |
| 2000 | 323 | 39.8% | |
| 2010 | 383 | 18.6% | |
| Est. 2014 | 389 | [5] | 1.6% |
At the 2000 census,[1] there were 323 people, 116 households and 88 families residing in the town. The population density was 115.2 per square mile (44.5/km²). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 47.5 per square mile (18.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.64% White, 0.93% African American, 0.62% Native American, 3.72% from other races, and 3.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.41% of the population.
There were 116 households of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.15.
27.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.
The median household income was $46,750 and the median family income was $56,500. Males had a median income of $51,389 and females $38,750. The per capita income was $18,620. About 8.3% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Bayview is served by the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District. In addition, residents may apply to schools in the South Texas Independent School District.
References
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Bayview town, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
