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McMullen County

Population in July 2007: 873.
Males: 439  (50.3%)
Females: 434  (49.7%)

Median resident age:  43.1 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip code: 78072

Estimated median household income in 2009: $40,600 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Tilden:

$40,600
Texas:

$48,259
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $20,046

Tilden CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $85,806 (it was $47,400 in 2000)
Tilden:

$85,806
Texas:

$125,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $243,550; Detached houses: $302,402; Townhouses or other attached units: $734,926; Mobile homes: $67,563; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $14,375

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Tilden races chart
  • White alone - 556 (65.3%)
  • Hispanic - 282 (33.1%)
  • Black alone - 10 (1.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 2 (0.2%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.1%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Tilden: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 255 feet

Land area: 1113.0 square miles.

Population density: 0.8 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Tilden:

  • High school or higher: 74.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Tilden CCD:

  • Never married: 16.0%
  • Now married: 67.0%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Texas:  13.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Tilden CCD:  0.7% ($338)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
Tilden satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: San Antonio, TX (75.8 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities: Fowlerton, TX (4.3 miles) , Three Rivers, TX (4.8 miles ), George West, TX (5.1 miles ), Christine, TX (5.5 miles ), Campbellton, TX (5.7 miles ), Freer, TX (5.8 miles ), Charlotte, TX (6.0 miles ), Pawnee, TX (6.2 miles ).

Latitude: 28.36 N, Longitude: 98.54 W

Area code: 361

Tilden household income distribution Tilden home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

3.0%
Texas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (29%)
  • Construction (16%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Petroleum and coal products (6%)
  • Utilities (6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Educational services (26%)
  • Food and beverage stores (13%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (16%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8%)
  • Plant and system operators (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Cashiers (13%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (11%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Legal support workers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Tilden-area historical tornado activity is below Texas state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/15/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.7 miles away from the Tilden place center killed 5 people and injured 12 people.

On 5/29/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.0 miles away from the place center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tilden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 40.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/7/2008 at 09:51:12, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, 3.9 MW, 3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 49.5 miles away from Tilden center
On 3/24/1997 at 22:31:34, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 53.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/20/1991 at 23:38:19, a magnitude 3.6 (3.4 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 48.6 miles away from the city center
On 5/16/1993 at 15:30:19, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 38.5 miles away from Tilden center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McMullen County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Fires: 2, Flood: 1, Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals/medical centers near Tilden:

  • SOUTH TEXAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 41 miles away; JOURDANTON, TX)
  • FRIO REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 50 miles away; PEARSALL, TX)
  • CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL BEEVILLE (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 50 miles away; BEEVILLE, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Tilden, TX

Airports located in Tilden:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tilden:

  • Palo Alto College (about 68 miles; San Antonio, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,782)
  • Texas A & M University-Kingsville (about 71 miles; Kingsville, TX; FT enrollment: 5,342)
  • St Philips College (about 74 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 3,465)
  • San Antonio College (about 76 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 8,290)
  • St Marys University (about 76 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 3,271)
  • Trinity University (about 77 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 2,563)
  • University of the Incarnate Word (about 77 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 4,013)

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Notable locations in Tilden: Cross (A), Franklin Ranch (B), San Fernando Windmill (C), Bartlett Windmills (D), Big Well Windmill (E), Briscoe Ranch (F), Buckhorn Windmill (G), Chusa Windmill (H), Encino Ranch (I), Gueydan House Windmill (J), LaChusa Ranch (K), Little Windmill (L), Magnolia Windmill (M), New Well Windmill (N), Novia Windmill (O), Racon Windmill (P), Rhode Ranch (Q), Three Corners Windmill (R), Walker Ranch (S), White Windmill (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Cross Cemetery (1), Fowlerton Cemeteries (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Alligator Lake (A), Hals Lake (B), Lowe Lake (C), Devils Waterhole (D), Wiley Tank (E), Kurkendall Lake (F), Whitmire Lake (G), Hindes Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Black Creek (A), Winn Lake Slue (B), Bill Walker Creek (C), Spur Creek (D), Salt Creek (E), Richardson Creek (F), Outside Slue (G), Mule Creek (H), Muerto Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Tilden include: James E Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area (1), Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.4 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  53.2%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  1.1%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

20.7%
Whole state:

15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Tilden, TX


Tilden compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Tilden (2011 data):

  • The Stillwater National Bank and Trust Company: Mcmullen Bank Branch at Main And Elm Streets, branch established on 1977/01/05. Info updated 2006/10/04: Bank assets: $2,039.2 mil, Deposits: $1,673.8 mil, headquarters in Stillwater, OK, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: Southwest Bancorp, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)



Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (65%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (31%)
  • Wood (3%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in McMullen County Texas:




2008 Presidential Election results in McMullen County Texas:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Tilden (based on McMullen County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.87%
Here56.9%
USA50.2%

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
McMullen County:

11.47 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Here:

22.94 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Here:

11.47 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
McMullen County:

10.3%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
McMullen County:

27.8%
State:

26.6%

8.90% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,640 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.90%
Texas average:

8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.



9.22% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($48,269 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.22%
Texas average:

7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Strongest AM radio stations in Tilden:

  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVOZ (890 AM; 12 kW; DEL MAR HILLS, TX; Owner: CONSOLIDATED RADIO, INC.)
  • KENS (1160 AM; 25 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KENS-TV, INC.)
  • KSAH (720 AM; 10 kW; UNIVERSAL CITY, TX; Owner: KSAH LICENSING, INC.)
  • KGBT (1530 AM; 50 kW; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KFNI (1380 AM; 4 kW; PLEASANTON, TX; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDRY (1100 AM; 11 kW; ALAMO HEIGHTS, TX; Owner: KDRY RADIO, INC.)
  • KSLR (630 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • KTSA (550 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF SAN ANTONIO)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tilden:

  • KMFR (104.1 FM; PEARSALL, TX; Owner: RADIO TUNA, LTD.)
  • KRXB (107.1 FM; BEEVILLE, TX; Owner: SHAFFER COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Tilden)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Tilden, TX)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • TILDEN, On Hwy 72 Approx 2.3 Mi E Of (Lat: 28.461111 Lon: -98.512806), Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.8 m, Overall height: 104.2 m, Call Sign: WMT584
    Assigned Frequencies: 6655.00 MHz, 6685.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/29/2000, Expiration Date: 08/01/2010
    Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive Ms A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 269-7506, Fax: (469) 269-7295, Email:
  • STATION, Site 01 Sulphur Plant Hwy 16 (Lat: 28.410528 Lon: -98.525278), Overall height: 87.5 m, Call Sign: WNES224
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.287 MHz, 928.287 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/01/2000, Expiration Date: 08/08/2010, Certifier: Phil Mezey
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • Private Rd 3.5 Mi S Us 72 & 4.6 Mi E Of Us 16 (Lat: 28.387750 Lon: -98.475278), Overall height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WPJB710
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.543 MHz, 928.543 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/07/2000, Expiration Date: 11/14/2010
    Registrant: Phone: (713) 874-2700
  • TILDEN, 2.2 Mi E Of (Lat: 28.461083 Lon: -98.512778), Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WPNB594
    Assigned Frequencies: 2115.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/21/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2007, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
    Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive Ms A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7506, Fax: (469) 229-7295, Email:
  • (Lat: 28.430194 Lon: -98.365139), Overall height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPNN354
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.293 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/20/2008, Expiration Date: 08/05/2018
    Registrant: American Electric Power Service Corporation, One Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215, Phone: (614) 716-5874, Fax: (614) 716-3535, Email:
  • (Lat: 28.246111 Lon: -98.754750), Overall height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPNN359
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.293 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/20/2008, Expiration Date: 08/05/2018
    Registrant: American Electric Power Service Corporation, One Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215, Phone: (614) 716-5874, Fax: (614) 716-3535, Email:
  • STATION, Site 01 Sulphur Plant Hwy 16 (Lat: 28.410528 Lon: -98.525278), Overall height: 87.5 m, Call Sign: KXV30
    Assigned Frequencies: 2197.60 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/05/2001, Expiration Date: 10/16/2011, Cancellation Date: 03/28/2007, Certifier: Michael A Vicknair
    Registrant: Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp., Houston, TX 77251, Phone: (713) 215-2745, Fax: (713) 215-2266, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB5WDI
    Grant Date: 12/01/1992, Expiration Date: 12/01/2002, Cancellation Date: 12/02/2004
    Registrant: Jill A Lively, Tilden, TX 78072

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 15757 , Serial Number: 28-7305137, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 12/05/1972
    Registrant (Individual): Ross Dickinson, Po Box 243, Tilden, TX 78072
  • Aircraft: INGRAM FLY BABY I (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3701 , Serial Number: 9165, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 06/03/1983
    Registrant (Individual): John B Dickinson, Po Box 3, Tilden, TX 78072
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180G (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4680U , Serial Number: 18051380, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 03/27/1964
    Registrant (Individual): James L Foster, Po Box 274, Tilden, TX 78072
  • Aircraft: MAYFIELD 2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6191U , Serial Number: 101, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 06/08/1983
    Registrant (Individual): John B Dickinson, Po Box 3, Tilden, TX 78072
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182D (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8891X , Serial Number: 18253291, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 02/08/1961
    Registrant (Individual): Lenn W Crider, Po Box 492, Tilden, TX 78072
  • Aircraft: FIRST FIGHTER GRP FLYING CLUB FOCKE-WULF FW190 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR W670 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9737A , Serial Number: PFW190-03-A, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 06/10/1981
    Registrant (Individual): Johnny B Dickinson, Po Box 3, Tilden, TX 78072


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