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'''Aransas County''' ({{IPAc-en|ə|ˈ|r|æ|n|z|ɨ|s}} {{respell|ə|RAN|ziss}}<ref>http://www.texastripper.com/pronounce/locations-a.html</ref>) is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Texas]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 23,158.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/48007.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=December 8, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Rockport, Texas|Rockport]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was formed in 1871 from [[Refugio County, Texas|Refugio County]] and organized the following year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/TX_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Texas: Individual County Chronologies|work=Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=[[Newberry Library|The Newberry Library]]|date=2008|accessdate=May 20, 2015}}</ref> It was [[List of Texas county name etymologies|named]] for the [[Rio Nuestra Senora de Aranzazu]], a [[Spain|Spanish]] outpost in early [[Texas]].
'''Aransas County''' ({{IPAc-en|ə|ˈ|r|æ|n|z|ɨ|s}} {{respell|ə|RAN|ziss}}<ref>http://www.texastripper.com/pronounce/locations-a.html</ref>) is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Texas]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 23,158.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/48007.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=December 8, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Rockport, Texas|Rockport]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}</ref> The county was formed in 1871 from [[Refugio County, Texas|Refugio County]] and organized the following year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/TX_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Texas: Individual County Chronologies|work=Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=[[Newberry Library|The Newberry Library]]|date=2008|accessdate=May 20, 2015}}</ref> It was [[List of Texas county name etymologies|named]] for the [[Rio Nuestra Senora de Aranzazu]], a [[Spain|Spanish]] outpost in early [[Texas]].


Aransas County is part of the [[Corpus Christi, Texas|Corpus Christi]] [[Corpus Christi metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
Aransas County is part of the [[Corpus Christi, Texas|Corpus Christi]] [[Corpus Christi metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-05-14|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 22,497 people, 9,132 households, and 6,401 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 89 people per square mile (34/km²). There were 12,848 housing units at an average density of 51 per square&nbsp;mile (20/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.44% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.43% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.58% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 2.77% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 5.33% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.39% from two or more races. 20.32% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 22,497 people, 9,132 households, and 6,401 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 89 people per square mile (34/km²). There were 12,848 housing units at an average density of 51 per square&nbsp;mile (20/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.44% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.43% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.58% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 2.77% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 5.33% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.39% from two or more races. 20.32% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 9,132 households out of which 27.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.90. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], there were about 5.9 [[Same-sex relationship|same-sex couples]] per 1,000 households in the county.<ref name=newyorktimes>{{citation |title=Where Same-Sex Couples Live|date=June 26, 2015|accessdate=July 6, 2015|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/27/upshot/supreme-court-gay-marriage-ruling-where-same-sex-couples-live.html?_r=0&abt=0002&abg=0}}</ref>
There were 9,132 households out of which 27.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.90. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], there were about 5.9 [[Same-sex relationship|same-sex couples]] per 1,000 households in the county.<ref name=newyorktimes>{{citation |title=Where Same-Sex Couples Live|date=June 26, 2015|accessdate=July 6, 2015|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/27/upshot/supreme-court-gay-marriage-ruling-where-same-sex-couples-live.html?_r=0&abt=0002&abg=0}}</ref>

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This article is about the county. For other uses, see Aransas.
Aransas County
County
The Aransas County Courthouse
The Aransas County Courthouse
Map of Texas highlighting Aransas County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 28°06′N 96°59′W / 28.1°N 96.99°W / 28.1; -96.99
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1872
Named forRio Nuestra Senora de Aranzazu
SeatRockport
Largest cityRockport
Area
 • Total528 sq mi (1,370 km2)
 • Land252 sq mi (650 km2)
 • Water276 sq mi (710 km2)  52%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total23,158
 • Density92/sq mi (36/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district27th
Websitewww.aransascountytx.gov/main/

Aransas County (/əˈrænz[invalid input: 'ɨ']s/ ə-RAN-ziss[1]) is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,158.[2] Its county seat is Rockport.[3] The county was formed in 1871 from Refugio County and organized the following year.[4] It was named for the Rio Nuestra Senora de Aranzazu, a Spanish outpost in early Texas.

Aransas County is part of the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Aransas County was formed in 1871 from portions of Refugio County. It was named after Rio Nuestra Senora de Aranzazu, a Spanish outpost in early Texas.

The first European to see this land was probably Alonso Álvarez de Pineda, who sailed along the coast of Texas in the summer of 1519 and who also discovered the Aransas Bay.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 528 square miles (1,370 km2), of which 252 square miles (650 km2) is land and 276 square miles (710 km2) (52%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880966—
18901,82488.8%
19001,716−5.9%
19102,10622.7%
19202,064−2.0%
19302,2197.5%
19403,46956.3%
19504,25222.6%
19607,00664.8%
19708,90227.1%
198014,26060.2%
199017,89225.5%
200022,49725.7%
201023,1582.9%
2015 (est.)25,350[6]9.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1850–2010[8] 2010–2014[2]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 22,497 people, 9,132 households, and 6,401 families residing in the county. The population density was 89 people per square mile (34/km²). There were 12,848 housing units at an average density of 51 per square mile (20/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.44% White, 1.43% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 2.77% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 5.33% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. 20.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,132 households out of which 27.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.90. As of the 2010 census, there were about 5.9 same-sex couples per 1,000 households in the county.[10]

In the county, the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 27.10% from 45 to 64, and 19.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 98.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,702, and the median income for a family was $34,915. Males had a median income of $31,597 versus $20,289 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,560. About 15.50% of families and 19.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.00% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Most county residents, including the cities of Rockport and Fulton, are served by the Aransas County Independent School District.

Some residents (including the city of Aransas Pass, which is actually outside of the county) are served by the Aransas Pass Independent School District.

Transportation

Major highways

Airport

Aransas County Airport is located in Fulton, north of Rockport.

Communities

Cities

Towns

Census-designated places

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.texastripper.com/pronounce/locations-a.html
  2. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Texas: Individual County Chronologies". Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2008. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  6. ^ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  9. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Where Same-Sex Couples Live, June 26, 2015, retrieved July 6, 2015

External links

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