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Yoakum is a city in Texas, United States. The population was 5,731 at the 2000 census. Official language(s) English (de facto) See also languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area Ranked 2nd - Total 268,581 sq mi (695,622 km²) - Width 773 miles (1,244 km) - Length 790 miles (1,270 km) - % water 2. ...
Geography
Yoakum is located at 29°17′28″N, 97°8′50″W (29.291052, -97.147315)GR1. Image File history File links TXMap-doton-Yoakum. ...
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.8 km² (4.6 mi²). 11.8 km² (4.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.22% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Yoakum in known as the Leather Capital of the Southwest Texas region.
Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 5,731 people, 2,156 households, and 1,515 families residing in the city. The population density was 485.3/km² (1,256.2/mi²). There were 2,529 housing units at an average density of 214.1/km² (554.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.29% White, 11.88% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 12.41% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.89% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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. ...
Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...
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 were 2,156 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.15. Matrimony redirects here. ...
In the city the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,680, and the median income for a family was $30,556. Males had a median income of $23,226 versus $15,594 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,835. About 16.0% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.4% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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History Yoakum's city site was cemented in history when the San Antonio and Aransas pass railroads converged to complete the shipping routes for thousands of Longhorn cattle in 1887. Later, this became a hub for booming tomato crops which were also shipped via this Railroad route.
External links - Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 29.291052° -97.147315°
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