Amargosa, Texas

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Population in 2010: 291.
Males: 273  (93.8%)
Females: 18  (6.2%)
Median resident age:

31.3 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,147
Amargosa:

$46,147
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,436

Amargosa CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $105,994
Amargosa:

$105,994
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $44,774; detached houses: $44,385
March 2022 cost of living index in Amargosa: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (26.9%), English (7.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

55 residents are foreign born (14.7% Latin America).

This place:

14.7%
Texas:

17.1%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Corpus Christi, TX (44.5 miles , pop. 277,454).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (110.7 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Owl Ranch-Amargosa, TX (0.4 miles ),
Owl Ranch, TX (1.0 miles ),
Alfred, TX (2.8 miles),
Alfred-South La Paloma, TX (2.9 miles ),
South La Paloma, TX (2.9 miles ),
Westdale, TX (3.1 miles ),
Alice, TX (3.2 miles ),
Loma Linda East, TX (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 27.89 N, Longitude: 98.11 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 361

Distribution of median household income in Amargosa, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Amargosa, TX in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Texas:

3.5%

Tornado activity:

Amargosa-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 33% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/16/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.6 miles away from the Amargosa place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/24/1970, a category F3 tornado 30.0 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Amargosa-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 43% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 67.4 miles away from Amargosa center
On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 63.6 miles away from Amargosa center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 358.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/25/2010 at 02:10:42, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 20.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/24/1997 at 22:31:34, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 12.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/1/2018 at 16:28:56, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 73.4 miles away from Amargosa center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jim Wells County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 12, Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Fires: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Amargosa:

  • SALDIVAR HOME HEALTH INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; ALICE, TX)
  • SACRED HEART SPECIALTY HOME CARE LLC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; ALICE, TX)
  • LA BUENA SALUD HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; ALICE, TX)
  • CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL ALICE Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; ALICE, TX)
  • ALICE REGIONAL HOSPITAL SNU (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ALICE, TX)
  • REYNOLDS HOME (Hospital, about 10 miles away; ALICE, TX)
  • RETAMA MANOR NURSING CENTER/ALICE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ALICE, TX)

Amtrak station near Amargosa:

  • 11 miles: ALICE (301 N. JOHNSON ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amargosa:

  • Texas A & M University-Kingsville (about 29 miles; Kingsville, TX; Full-time enrollment: 9,295)
  • Coastal Bend College (about 44 miles; Beeville, TX; FT enrollment: 2,880)
  • Del Mar College (about 44 miles; Corpus Christi, TX; FT enrollment: 5,213)
  • Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (about 50 miles; Corpus Christi, TX; FT enrollment: 9,092)
  • Texas A & M International University (about 85 miles; Laredo, TX; FT enrollment: 5,203)
  • Laredo Community College (about 91 miles; Laredo, TX; FT enrollment: 9,743)
  • Victoria College (about 94 miles; Victoria, TX; FT enrollment: 2,730)

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Jim Wells County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.4 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.6%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.3%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Amargosa:

Marital status in Amargosa, TX
  • Never married: 46.0%
  • Now married: 28.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 25.4%

For population 25 years and over in Amargosa:

  • High school or higher: 66.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Amargosa, TX (based on Jim Wells County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic17,2589
Evangelical Protestant7,66031
Mainline Protestant9668
Other6032
Black Protestant1931
Orthodox372
None14,121-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Jim Wells County:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Jim Wells County:

1.70 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Jim Wells County:

5.59 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
This county:

5.59 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

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

8.9%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Jim Wells County:

27.0%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.4%
Texas:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Amargosa:

  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • 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.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGBT (1530 AM; 50 kW; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • KURV (710 AM; 10 kW; EDINBURG, TX; Owner: VOICE OF VALLEY AGRICULTURE, INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSAH (720 AM; 10 kW; UNIVERSAL CITY, TX; Owner: KSAH LICENSING, INC.)
  • KINE (1330 AM; 1 kW; KINGSVILLE, TX)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KOPY (1070 AM; 1 kW; ALICE, TX; Owner: SENDERO MULTIMEDIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Amargosa:

  • KUKA (105.9 FM; SAN DIEGO, TX; Owner: IDEAL MEDIA, INC.)
  • KOPY-FM (92.1 FM; ALICE, TX; Owner: SCENDERO MULTIMEDIA, INC.)
  • KMIQ (104.9 FM; ROBSTOWN, TX; Owner: COTTON BROADCASTING)
  • KSAB (99.9 FM; ROBSTOWN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMXR (93.9 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRYS-FM (99.1 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFTX (97.5 FM; KINGSVILLE, TX; Owner: QUALITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLTG (96.5 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KLUX (89.5 FM; ROBSTOWN, TX; Owner: DIOCESAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KKLM (88.7 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KZFM (95.5 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: MALKAN FM ASSOCIATES)
  • KNDA (102.9 FM; ALICE, TX; Owner: GUERRA ENTERPRISES)
  • KKBA (92.7 FM; KINGSVILLE, TX; Owner: OHIO BROADCAST ASSOCIATES)
  • KEDT-FM (90.3 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS PUBLIC BRAODCASTING SYSTEM)
  • KOUL (103.7 FM; SINTON, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KFLZ (106.9 FM; BISHOP, TX; Owner: DAVILA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBNJ (91.7 FM; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Amargosa:

  • KIII (Channel 3; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 3 OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC.)
  • KZTV (Channel 10; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: EAGLE CREEK BROADCASTING OF CORPUS CHRISTI, LLC)
  • KORO (Channel 28; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRIS-TV (Channel 6; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: KVOA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KEDT (Channel 16; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • K50DW (Channel 50; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K38EB (Channel 38; KINGSVILLE-ALICE, TX; Owner: KVOA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K20EK (Channel 20; KINGSVILLE-ALICE, TX; Owner: KVOA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.6mTotal length
  • 4,635Total average daily traffic
  • 1,575Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,210Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Amargosa, TX
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Amargosa, TX
  • 100.0%Electricity


Amargosa compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly 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.

Amargosa on our top lists:

  • #62 on the list of "Top 100 cities with lowest ratio of median house value to median household income"
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