Kingsbury, Texas
Kingsbury, Texas | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Kingsbury Fire Department Station 1 | |
Location of Kingsbury, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 29°38′31″N 97°47′05″W / 29.64194°N 97.78472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Guadalupe |
| Founded | 1875 by Sam Neel |
| Incorporated | May 19, 2015 |
| Named after | William Kingsbury |
| Government | |
| • Type | Type-C Liberty City |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.58 sq mi (6.67 km2) |
| • Land | 2.58 sq mi (6.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 132 |
| • Density | 51.3/sq mi (19.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 78638 |
| Area codes | 830, 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-39292[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2786433[2] |
| Website | www |
Kingsbury is a city in eastern Guadalupe County, Texas, United States. Kingsbury was a Census-designated place in 2010. As of the 2020 census, Kingsbury had a population of 132.[4] It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. The election to incorporate Kingsbury into a Type-C Liberty City passed by a landslide vote of 66–2 on May 9, 2015 and the Order to declare Kingsbury a municipality was signed by County Judge Kyle Kutscher on May 19, 2015.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 28.8 square miles (75 km2), of which 28.8 square miles (75 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.24%) is water.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 132 | — | |
| 2020 Census[5] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Kingsbury had a population of 132. The median age was 38.6 years. 34.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 15.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 87.0 males age 18 and over.[6]
There were 48 households in Kingsbury, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 56.3% were married-couple households, 20.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 18.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]
There were 60 housing units, of which 20.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%.[6]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[7]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 76.5% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 12 | 9.1% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 28 | 21.2% |
2010 census
As of the 2010 census[3] there were 782 people, 302 households, and 229 families residing in Kingsbury. The population density was 22.7 people per square mile (8.8/km2). There were 269 housing units at an average density of 9.3/sq mi (3.6/km2). The racial makeup of city was 91.4% White, 1.3% African American, 1.8% Native American, 6.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.2% of the population.
There were 302 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.95.
In Kingsbury, the population was spread out, with 23.78% under the age of 20, 3.7% from 20 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,156, and the median income for a family was $60,536. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $27,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,744. About 4.3% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Kingsbury is served by the Navarro Independent School District, Seguin Independent School District, Luling Independent School District, and the Prairie Lea Independent School District.
City of Kingsbury
The City of Kingsbury incorporated in 2015. The first City Commission consisted of: Shirley Nolen – Mayor, Janet Ignasiak – City Commissioner, Alison Heinemeier – City Commissioner, Nelda Hotchkiss – City Clerk, Sam Drugan – City Attorney, Art Martinez de Vara – City Attorney.
The inaugural City Commission Meeting was held Saturday, November 21, 2015 in the Kingsbury Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Guadalupe County Commissioners Court Judge Kyle Kutscher delivered the oaths to Mayor Nolen and Commissioners Heinemier and Ignaskiak. Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini of the 21st District attended the meeting and presented the new Kingsbury City Commission with congratulatory certificates. The Senator also gave Mayor Nolen a Senate-sized presentation set gavel and sound block. Also in attendance were Von Ormy Councilmember Sally Martinez, Guadalupe County Commissioner Greg Seidenberger, and Kelly Follis representing Senator Donna Campbell.
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kingsbury, Texas
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Kingsbury, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.