San Augustine, Texas

San Augustine is the county seat city of San Augustine County, Texas,^[4] in East Texas, United States. The population was 1,920 at the 2020 census.

"San Augustine" redirects here. For other uses, see San Augustine (disambiguation).

San Augustine, Texas
City
Hail Blount House, April 2012
Location of San Augustine, Texas
Coordinates: 31°31′52″N 94°6′39″W
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	San Augustine
Area [1]
• Total	4.80 sq mi (12.44 km2)
• Land	4.72 sq mi (12.22 km2)
• Water	0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation	371 ft (113 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,920
• Density	400.25/sq mi (154.53/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	75972
Area code	936
FIPS code	48-65024[2]
GNIS feature ID	1383177[3]
Website	City website

History

The first European settlement in the area began in 1717 with the establishment of Mission Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de los Ais by Spanish missionaries. The mission was abandoned and reestablished in 1721. It lasted until 1773 and is now preserved as Mission Dolores State Historic Site

The town began in 1832 with land owned by Thomas S. McFarland. The town was named after the Presidio de San Agustín de Ahumada, which had been named in honor of the (1755–1761) Viceroy of New Spain, Don Agustín de Ahumada y Villalón.^[5]

Geography

San Augustine is located at 31°31′52″N 94°06′39″W (31.531086, –94.110971).^[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km²), of which 4.7 square miles (12 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) (2.08%) is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, San Augustine has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[7]

Climate data for San Augustine, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1909–1917, 2000–present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	83 (28)	85 (29)	95 (35)	93 (34)	98 (37)	104 (40)	105 (41)	112 (44)	108 (42)	97 (36)	89 (32)	90 (32)	112 (44)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	59.5 (15.3)	63.2 (17.3)	70.2 (21.2)	76.9 (24.9)	84.0 (28.9)	90.3 (32.4)	93.5 (34.2)	94.4 (34.7)	88.5 (31.4)	79.5 (26.4)	69.7 (20.9)	61.0 (16.1)	77.6 (25.3)
Daily mean °F (°C)	47.4 (8.6)	51.1 (10.6)	57.7 (14.3)	64.7 (18.2)	72.5 (22.5)	79.0 (26.1)	82.0 (27.8)	82.1 (27.8)	76.4 (24.7)	66.5 (19.2)	56.6 (13.7)	48.8 (9.3)	65.4 (18.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	35.4 (1.9)	39.0 (3.9)	45.3 (7.4)	52.5 (11.4)	60.9 (16.1)	67.7 (19.8)	70.4 (21.3)	69.9 (21.1)	64.3 (17.9)	53.4 (11.9)	43.5 (6.4)	36.5 (2.5)	53.2 (11.8)
Record low °F (°C)	7 (−14)	1 (−17)	17 (−8)	22 (−6)	35 (2)	50 (10)	57 (14)	56 (13)	38 (3)	22 (−6)	14 (−10)	8 (−13)	1 (−17)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	4.95 (126)	5.11 (130)	5.22 (133)	4.65 (118)	4.30 (109)	4.80 (122)	3.22 (82)	4.28 (109)	4.18 (106)	4.75 (121)	4.70 (119)	5.40 (137)	55.56 (1,411)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	0.1 (0.25)	0.1 (0.25)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.2 (0.51)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	9.2	8.4	8.0	7.1	7.3	8.2	7.0	6.5	6.3	6.0	7.6	8.9	90.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2
Source: NOAA[8][9]

Demographics

2020 census

San Augustine city, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.

Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2010[10]	Pop 2020[11]	% 2010	% 2020
White alone (NH)	767	629	36.39%	32.76%
Black or African American alone (NH)	1,092	968	51.80%	50.42%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	1	0	0.05%	0.00%
Asian alone (NH)	9	13	0.43%	0.68%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)	0	0	0.00%	0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH)	5	0	0.24%	0.00%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)	13	38	0.62%	1.98%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	221	272	10.48%	14.17%
Total	2,108	1,920	100.00%	100.00%

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1870	250		—
1880	503		101.2%
1890	744		47.9%
1900	261		−64.9%
1910	1,204		361.3%
1920	1,268		5.3%
1930	1,247		−1.7%
1940	1,516		21.6%
1950	2,510		65.6%
1960	2,584		2.9%
1970	2,539		−1.7%
1980	2,930		15.4%
1990	2,337		−20.2%
2000	2,475		5.9%
2010	2,108		−14.8%
2020	1,920		−8.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,920 people, 982 households, and 536 families residing in the city.

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 2,475 people, 859 households, and 573 families living in the city. The population density was 525.2 inhabitants per square mile (202.8/km²). There were 1,076 housing units at an average density of 228.3 per square mile (88.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 37.82% White, 57.94% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 3.07% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.13% of the population.

There were 859 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were married couples living together, 26.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 67.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,489, and the median income for a family was $33,203. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $17,628 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,918. About 19.1% of families and 24.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.0% of those under age 18 and 30.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The city of San Augustine is served by the San Augustine Independent School District. The city was once home to the University of San Augustine (Texas)

Notable people

Matthew Cartwright House, April 2012

• Kenneth Lewis Anderson, The last Vice President of the Republic of Texas
• Edward A. Clark, U.S. Ambassador to Australia
• Dominique Edison, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
• Joseph Barton Elam, U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 4th congressional district from 1877 to 1881; spent part of his childhood near San Augustine
• John A. Greer, Lieutenant Governor of Texas
• Frances Cox Henderson, wife of Governor Henderson, helped establish Episcopal Church in San Augustine
• J. Pinckney Henderson, The first governor of the State of Texas
• Sam Houston, First President of the Republic of Texas
• Kenneth M. Hoyt, U.S. District Judge
• Memucan Hunt, Jr., Secretary of the Navy of the Republic of Texas and Texas' Minister to the United States
• Ben Ramsey, Texas Lieutenant Governor
• John A Ramsey, prominent libertarian entrepreneur and philanthropist. (Nephew to Ben Ramsey)
• Oran M. Roberts, Governor
• Franklin Barlow Sexton, Texas Senator, Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of Texas

Photo gallery

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  Retail stores in Historic Commercial District
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  Angus Theater
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  San Augustine Drug Store and Heart of Texas Grill
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  Texas State Bank
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  Presbyterian Church
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  San Augustine County Courthouse
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  Retail stores in Historic Commercial District
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  Historic building in downtown San Augustine
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  Imogene Cafe in downtown San Augustine
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  Lewis Hotel
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  Christ Church Episcopal Church
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  The Columns Bed and Breakfast

See also

• Texas portal

• List of municipalities in Texas

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
5. "City of San Augustine, Texas". City of San Augustine, Texas. Archived from the original on April 17, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. Climate Summary for San Augustine, Texas
8. "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
9. "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
10. "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – San Augustine city, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
11. "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race –- 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - San Augustine city, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links

• Official website
• Texas State Historical Association
• Chamber of Commerce Archived January 16, 2012, at the Wayback Machine