Pearsall ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Frio County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,325 at the 2020 census, down from 9,146 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Pearsall is located near the center of Frio County. Interstate 35 bypasses the city on the west side, with access from Exits 99, 101, and 104. I-35 leads northeast to San Antonio and south to Laredo.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pearsall has a total area of , of which , or 0.27%, is covered by 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, Pearsall has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 7,325 people and 1,845 families residing in the city. The median age was 35.7 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.1 males age 18 and over.
94.6% of residents lived in urban areas, while 5.4% lived in rural areas.
There were 2,475 households in Pearsall, of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 42.6% were married-couple households, 17.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 32.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
! Race !! Number !! Percent
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| White || 3,608 || 49.3%
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| Black or African American || 49 || 0.7%
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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 68 || 0.9%
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| Asian || 13 || 0.2%
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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 7 || 0.1%
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| Some other race || 1,457 || 19.9%
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| Two or more races || 2,123 || 29.0%
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 6,377 || 87.1%
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2000 census
As of the census
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operates the South Texas Detention Facility in an unincorporated area in Frio County near Pearsall.
Education
Pearsall Independent School District has four schools: Ted Flores Elementary, Pearsall Intermediate, Pearsall Junior High, and Pearsall High School.
Notable people
- Alfred Allee, a 19th-century peace officer, was at one time a deputy sheriff in Pearsall
- Gene Bailey, baseball player
- Mary Moore, former mayor
- George Strait, country music singer, was born in Poteet, Texas, but raised in Pearsall
- Dave Studdard, professional football player, offensive lineman Denver Broncos (1979–1988)
- Brad Wright, head football coach at Texas State University-San Marcos from 2007 to 2010
Gallery
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File:Pearsall (TX) Town Hall IMG 0479.JPG|Pearsall Town Hall
File:PearsallTexasOaks1 (1 of 1).jpg | Oaks Theater
File:First United Methodist Church of Pearsall, TX IMG 0486.JPG|First United Methodist located across from the courthouse
File:First Baptist Church of Pearsall, TX IMG 0489.JPG|First Baptist Church of Pearsall located at Walnut and San Marcos streets
File:Best Western in Pearsall, TX IMG 0493.JPG|Best Western
File:Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Pearsall TX.jpg|Catholic Church in Pearsall, Texas, located on corner of Brazos and Willow
File:Old Frio County Jail Wiki (1 of 1).jpg|Old Frio County Jail
File:Frio County Courthouse Pearsall Wiki (1 of 1).jpg|Frio County Courthouse
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