Pawnee, Texas

Pawnee is a town located in Bee County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 201.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 13.5 km² (5.2 mi²). 13.5 km² (5.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 201 people, 75 households, and 54 families residing in the town. The population density is 14.9/km² (38.5/mi²). There are 93 housing units at an average density of 6.9 persons/km² (17.8 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 58.21% White, 0.50% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 41.29% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 90.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 75 households out of which 29.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% are married couples living together, 1.3% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 28.0% are non-families. 24.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.68 and the average family size is 3.28.

In the town the population is spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 109.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $15,500, and the median income for a family is $17,000. Males have a median income of $26,042 versus $33,125 for females. The per capita income for the town is $9,165. 29.9% of the population and 31.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 26.7% are under the age of 18 and 35.8% are 65 or older.