Asherton, Texas facts for kids
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Asherton, Texas
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Bel-Asher House in Asherton
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dimmit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 722 |
| • Density | 880/sq mi (342.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78827
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-04300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409739 |
Asherton is a city in Dimmit County, Texas, United States. The population was 722 at the 2020 census, down from 1,084 at the 2010 census. U.S. Highway 83 passes through Asherton.
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Geography
Asherton is located at the center of Dimmit County at 28°26′50″N 99°45′41″W / 28.44722°N 99.76139°W (28.447159, –99.761504). It is on the east side of El Moro Creek, a northeastward-flowing tributary of the Nueces River. U.S. Highway 83 leads northwest 8 miles (13 km) to Carrizo Springs, the county seat, and south 72 miles (116 km) to Laredo.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Asherton has a total area of 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,858 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,538 | −17.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,425 | 57.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,890 | −22.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,645 | −13.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,574 | −4.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,608 | 2.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,342 | −16.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,084 | −19.2% | |
| 2020 | 722 | −33.4% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 21 | 2.91% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 0.14% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.28% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 3 | 0.42% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 695 | 96.26% |
| Total | 722 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 722 people, 353 households, and 199 families residing in the city.
Education
Public education in Asherton is provided by the Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District.
Schools that serve Asherton include:
- Asherton Elementary School (PreK–6)
- Carrizo Springs Junior High School (7–8)
- Carrizo Springs High School (9–12)
Prior to July 1, 1999, the Asherton Independent School District served Asherton. AISD was forced to close because of concerns about taxation.
See also
In Spanish: Asherton para niños
