Camp Wood, Texas

Camp Wood, Texas
A glimpse of Camp Wood
A glimpse of Camp Wood
Location of Camp Wood, Texas
Location of Camp Wood, Texas
Coordinates: 29°40′9″N 100°0′42″W
Country United States
State Texas
County Real
Area
 • Total 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2)
 • Land 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,457 ft (444 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 706
 • Estimate 
(2019)
731
 • Density 1,450.40/sq mi (560.52/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78833
Area code 830
FIPS code 48-12388
GNIS feature ID 1332024
Camp Wood Public Library
Scenic view from Texas State Highway 55 south of Camp Wood

Camp Wood is a city in Real County, Texas, United States, in the Texas Hill Country, which is part of the Edwards Plateau. The population was 706 at the 2010 census.

History

The town was established in 1920.

Geography

Camp Wood is located at 29°40′9″N 100°0′42″W (29.669084, –100.011641).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. Note
1940 778
1950 785 0.9%
1960 879 12.0%
1970 660 −24.9%
1980 728 10.3%
1990 595 −18.3%
2000 734 23.4%
2010 706 −3.8%
2019 (est.) 731 3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Camp Wood racial composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 292 56.48%
Black or African American (NH) 1 0.19%
Asian (NH) 2 0.39%
Pacific Islander (NH) 1 0.19%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 19 3.68%
Hispanic or Latino 202 39.07%
Total 517

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 517 people, 262 households, and 179 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, 822 people, 281 households, and 198 families resided in the city. The population density averaged 1,629.8/mi2 (634.8/km2). The 352 housing units averaged 697.9/mi2 (271.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.27% White, 0.12% African American, 0.97% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 6.69% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 39.66% of the population.

Of the 281 households, 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were not families. About 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was distributed as 28.2% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,792, and for a family was $21,648. Males had a median income of $17,500 versus $13,182 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,170. About 32.2% of families and 33.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.0% of those under age 18 and 36.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The City of Camp Wood is served by the Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. Camp Wood has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps according to the Köppen climate classification system.