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Willamar, Texas

Field	Value
official_name	Willamar, Texas
settlement_type	former CDP
image_map	TXMap-doton-SanPerlita.PNG
mapsize	250px
map_caption	Location of Willamar, Texas
image_map1	Willacy County Willamar.svg
mapsize1	250px
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	United States
subdivision_type1	State
subdivision_name1	Texas
subdivision_type2	County
subdivision_name2	Willacy
unit_pref	Imperial
area_total_km2	6.3
area_land_km2	6.3
area_water_km2	0.0
area_total_sq_mi	2.4
area_land_sq_mi	2.4
area_water_sq_mi	0.0
population_as_of	2000
population_total	15
population_density_km2	auto
timezone	Central (CST)
utc_offset	-6
timezone_DST	CDT
utc_offset_DST	-5
elevation_m	6
elevation_ft	20
coordinates
postal_code_type	ZIP code
postal_code	78580
area_code	956
blank_name	FIPS code
blank_info	48-79288
blank1_name	GNIS feature ID
blank1_info	1379276

Willamar is a former census-designated place (CDP) in Willacy County, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1921 and named for its founders, Will Harding and Lamar Gill. The population was 15 at the 2000 census. This CDP was deleted prior to the 2010 census.

Geography

Willamar is located at (26.417287, -97.618626).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the former CDP had a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.3 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 15 people, 6 households, and 4 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 6.2 people per square mile (2.4/km2). There were 7 housing units at an average density of 2.9/sq mi (1.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 33.33% White, 66.67% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 100.00% of the population.

There were 6 households, out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.3% were married couples living together, and 16.7% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 25 to 44, 46.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,186. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Education

Willamar is served by the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District.

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

References

"U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
(2007-10-25). "US Board on Geographic Names". [[United States Geological Survey]].
"Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing". Texas: 2010.
(2011-02-12). "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". [[United States Census Bureau]].
"CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: WILLAMAR CDP". [[U.S. Census Bureau]].
"2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Willacy County, TX". [[U.S. Census Bureau]].

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