Stonewall, Texas

Stonewall, Texas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Stonewall, Texas
settlement_type = CDP
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map_caption = Location of Stonewall, Texas



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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Texas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Gillespie

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area_total_km2 = 39.3
area_land_km2 = 39.3
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area_total_sq_mi = 15.2
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 469
population_density_km2 = 11.9
population_density_sq_mi = 30.9

timezone = Central (CST)
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timezone_DST = CDT
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elevation_m = 447
elevation_ft = 1467
latd = 30 |latm = 14 |lats = 24 |latNS = N
longd = 98 |longm = 39 |longs = 36 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 78671
area_code = 830
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blank_info = 48-70460GR|2
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Stonewall is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gillespie County, Texas, United States. The population was 469 at the 2000 census. It was named for Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson, by Israel P. Nunez, who established a stage station near the site in 1870.

Stonewall is the birthplace and deathplace of former U.S. President Lyndon Johnson, and his "LBJ Ranch" (much of which is now the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park) is located nearby.

Geography

Stonewall is located on the Pedernales River, in the Hill Country of central Texas, at coor dms|30|14|24|N|98|39|36|W|city (30.240069, -98.659942)GR|1. This is about 55 miles (86 km) west of Austin and the nearly same distance north of San Antonio.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 469 people, 176 households, and 133 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 30.9 people per square mile (11.9/km²). There were 203 housing units at an average density of 13.4/sq mi (5.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.24% White, 17.91% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.18% of the population.

There were 176 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,210, and the median income for a family was $37,721. Males had a median income of $29,531 versus $30,083 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,035. About 19.3% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.2% of those under age 18 and 32.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Stonewall is served by the Fredericksburg Independent School District.

References

External links

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* [http://www.nps.gov/lyjo/Home.htm Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park web site (National Park Service)]
* [http://www.stonewalltexas.com Stonewall Texas Chamber of Commerce]


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