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Encyclopedia > Val Verde County, Texas

Val Verde County is a county located in the state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 44,856. Its county seat is Del Rio6. Image File history File links Public domain map courtesy of The General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin, modified to show counties. ... Originally, in continental Europe, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia and Palmyra Atoll (an uninhabited incorporated unorganized territory), form the United States of America. ... ... This article is about the year 2000. ... A county seat is an administrative centre for a county. ... Del Rio is a city located in Val Verde County, Texas, United States. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


Val Verde, which means "green valley," was named for a Civil War battle. In 1862, soldiers of Sibley's Brigade took part in the Texas invasion of New Mexico Territory, where they captured several artillery pieces at the Battle of Val Verde. The battle is memorialized both in the name of the county and a small settlement in Milam County. 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The New Mexico Territory became an organized territory of the United States on September 9, 1850, and it existed until New Mexico became the 47th state on January 6, 1912. ... Milam County is a county located in the state of Texas. ...

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 8,372 km² (3,232 mi²). 8,211 km² (3,170 mi²) of it is land and 161 km² (62 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.92% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile (symbol sq. ...


Adjacent counties

Crockett County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... Sutton County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... Edwards County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... Kinney County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... Coahuila (formal name: Coahuila de Zaragoza) is one of Mexicos 31 component states. ... Terrell County is a county located in the state of Texas. ...

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 44,856 people, 14,151 households, and 11,320 families residing in the county. The population density is 5/km² (14/mi²). There are 16,288 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (5/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 76.36% White, 1.54% Black or African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 18.22% from other races, and 2.60% from two or more races. 75.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 14,151 households out of which 42.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.50% are married couples living together, 13.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.00% are non-families. 17.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.11 and the average family size is 3.55. Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...


In the county, the population is spread out with 32.10% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 19.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.20 males.


The median income for a household in the county is $28,376, and the median income for a family is $31,434. Males have a median income of $26,485 versus $18,039 for females. The per capita income for the county is $12,096. 26.10% of the population and 22.10% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 33.80% of those under the age of 18 and 26.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Cities and towns

Box Canyon-Amistad is a census-designated place located in Val Verde County, Texas. ... Cienegas Terrace is a census-designated place located in Val Verde County, Texas. ... Comstock is a town located in Val Verde County, Texas. ... Del Rio is a city located in Val Verde County, Texas, United States. ... Lake View is a census-designated place located in Val Verde County, Texas. ... Langtry is a town located in Val Verde County, Texas, United States, notable as the location of Judge Roy Bean, the law west of the Pecos. In 1990 Langtry had a population of 145. ... This article or section should be merged with Laughlin Air Force Base. ... Val Verde Park is a census-designated place located in Val Verde County, Texas. ...

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Val Verde County, Texas - definition of Val Verde County, Texas in Encyclopedia (443 words)
Val Verde County is a county located in the state of Texas.
In the county, the population is spread out with 32.10% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 19.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $28,376, and the median income for a family is $31,434.
Handbook of Texas Online: VAL VERDE COUNTY (1880 words)
Val Verde County (L-10) is in southwestern Texas on the Mexican border.
The agricultural census of the county in 1890 counted forty-seven farms and ranches, all owner-operated.
Val Verde County in the early 1990s continued with a ranching economy of Angora goats and sheep, supplemented by tourism, trade with Mexico, and a military base.
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