Mathis, Texas
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{{Infobox settlement
| official_name = Mathis, Texas
| settlement_type = City
| nickname =
| motto = Small town. Big lake. Great people.
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| map_caption = Location of Mathis, Texas
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = United States
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Texas
| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = San Patricio
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| area_total_km2 = 8.59
| area_land_km2 = 8.59
| area_water_km2 = 0.00
| area_total_sq_mi = 3.32
| area_land_sq_mi = 3.32
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.00
| population_as_of = 2020
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| population_total = 4333
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| timezone = Central (CST)
| utc_offset = -6
| timezone_DST = CDT
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| elevation_m = 49
| elevation_ft = 161
| coordinates = {{coord|28|5|39|N|97|49|38|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| postal_code_type = ZIP code
| postal_code = 78368
| area_code = 361
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| blank_info = 48-47040{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}
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Mathis is a city in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. Its population was 4,333 at the 2020 census.
History
In 1887, when the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad was laying tracks across San Patricio County, Thomas H. Mathis received naming rights when he donated {{convert|300|acre|km2}} for a townsite and school. Mathis and his brother J. M. Mathis, held {{convert|37,000|acre|km2}} in the vicinity. The brothers had dropped out of the Coleman, Mathis, Fulton Cattle Company in 1879. Thomas Mathis owned an additional {{convert|60,000|acre|km2}} around Mathis and built a fence enclosing the town. As late as 1906, Mathis was enclosed and arriving and departing trains had to be let in and out.
Mathis' success was partially fueled by residents of Lagarto moving to be near the railroad. The Mathis post office opened in 1890, and the town's first school was held in a private residence in 1893. Two years later, a one-room school was built, and in 1913, a second railroad (the San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf Pacific) arrived.
Cotton and corn crops were raised and ranching was an important part of the economy. During the 1930s, winter vegetable crops were grown and both railroads maintained shipping sheds. Mathis incorporated in 1939.
In the early 1950s, {{convert|7,000|acre|km2}} of land two miles (3 km) north of town were developed for vegetable crops—complete with irrigation and deep-water wells. Cotton, corn, and sorghum replaced vegetables in the 1960s.
In the 1930s, the Nueces River was dammed and Lake Mathis (since renamed Lake Corpus Christi) was formed. Construction of the Wesley Seale Dam in the late 1950s raised the level of the lake to where it became desirable for weekend homes.
In 1988, Mathis had a population of 5,910, which has since decreased to 5,034.
The game mode "Longshot" in Madden 18 and 19 is set primarily in Mathis.
Lake Corpus Christi (Lake Mathis)
Lake Corpus Christi is a {{convert|21,000|acre|km2|adj=on}} reservoir on the Nueces River, lying {{convert|4|mi|km|abbr=on}} northwest of Mathis. The lake is a recreational spot in South Texas offering swimming, skiing, boating, and fishing. Large areas of submerged brush in the upper reaches of this {{convert|27|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}} lake provide prime fish habitat. All fishing is good, but it is noted for its excellent catfish—channels, flatheads, and blues; the record is a flathead weighing {{cvt|60|lb|abbr=on}}. Also, the lake is noted for its white, black, and striped bass, sunfish, and crappie. The record largemouth bass weighed {{cvt|13.5|lb|abbr=on}}.
The area is a winter home for hundreds of winter Texans from all parts of the state and country, as well as Canada.
Around its more than {{convert|200|mi|km|abbr=on}} of shoreline, numerous camps and parks provide campsites, boat ramps, fishing piers, and recreational vehicle and mobile home areas. A main attraction is Lake Corpus Christi State Park, whose {{convert|350|acre|km2|abbr=on}} surround a cove, protected from the prevailing southeasterly winds by high limestone cliffs, and provide a scenic view of the main body of the lake. Favorable climate offers opportunities for year-round activities.
History abounds in the area, with former battlegrounds now lush with farmland, brush, and grass for grazing cattle. The Nueces River at one time divided Texas from Mexico. It was a much-disputed boundary, and only after the Mexican War was the issue was settled, making the Rio Grande the official boundary. One of the more famous battles between the two countries was fought at Old San Patricio, founded by the Irish and located {{convert|10|mi|km|abbr=on}} south of Mathis. The area, once inhabited by Karankawa and Lipan Apache Indians, became the site of several unsuccessful settlement attempts in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Geography
Mathis is located at {{Coord|28|5|39|N|97|49|38|W|type:city}} (28.094098, –97.827323).{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{cvt|2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, all land.
Demographics
{{US Census population
| 1940 = 1950
| 1950 = 4050
| 1960 = 6075
| 1970 = 5351
| 1980 = 5667
| 1990 = 5423
| 2000 = 5034
| 2010 = 4942
| 2020 = 4333
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
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=2020 census=
| class="wikitable"
|+Mathis racial composition{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4847040&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-21 |website=data.census.gov}} !Race !Number !Percentage |
| White (NH)
|356 |8.22% |
| Black or African American (NH)
|55 |1.27% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH)
|4 |0.09% |
| Pacific Islander (NH)
|1 |0.02% |
| Some other race (NH)
|15 |0.35% |
| Multiracial (NH)
|21 |0.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino
|3,881 |89.57% |
| Total
|4,333 | |
As of the 2020 United States census, 4,333 people, 1,784 households, and 1,164 families resided in the city.
=2000 census=
As of the 2000 census, 5,034 people, 1,502 households, and 1,203 families resided in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,532.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The 1,715 housing units averaged 862.6 per sq mi (332.7/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the city was 53.83% White, 1.63% African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 40.09% from other races, and 3.02% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 90.50% of the population .
Of the 1,502 households, 43.7% had children under 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 21.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were not families. About 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.31 and the average family size was 3.77.
In the city, the population was distributed as 34.7% under 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $20,015, and for a family was $23,793. Males had a median income of $25,945 versus $18,458 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,516. About 31.4% of families and 38.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.3% of those under age 18 and 30.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The City of Mathis is served by the Mathis Independent School District.{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st48_tx/schooldistrict_maps/c48409_san_patricio/DC20SD_C48409.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: San Patricio County, TX|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2024-09-27}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st48_tx/schooldistrict_maps/c48409_san_patricio/DC20SD_C48409_SD2MS.txt Text list] Its campuses include:
Mathis High School, Mathis High School for International Studies, Mathis Middle School, Mathis Intermediate, and Mathis Elementary School.
Del Mar College is the designated community college for all of San Patricio County.[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.130.htm Texas Education Code Sec. 130.177. DEL MAR COLLEGE-CORPUS CHRISTI JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Mathis has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=166514&cityname=Mathis%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Mathis, Texas]
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| location = Mathis, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1964–present)
| Jan record high F = 92
| Feb record high F = 97
| Mar record high F = 101
| Apr record high F = 105
| May record high F = 106
| Jun record high F = 110
| Jul record high F = 106
| Aug record high F = 108
| Sep record high F = 108
| Oct record high F = 102
| Nov record high F = 95
| Dec record high F = 91
| year record high F =
| Jan high F = 65.6
| Feb high F = 69.9
| Mar high F = 75.4
| Apr high F = 81.5
| May high F = 87.0
| Jun high F = 92.3
| Jul high F = 94.3
| Aug high F = 95.6
| Sep high F = 90.2
| Oct high F = 84.0
| Nov high F = 74.7
| Dec high F = 67.4
| year high F = 81.5
| Jan mean F = 55.1
| Feb mean F = 59.1
| Mar mean F = 65.1
| Apr mean F = 70.9
| May mean F = 77.4
| Jun mean F = 82.4
| Jul mean F = 83.9
| Aug mean F = 84.6
| Sep mean F = 80.4
| Oct mean F = 73.2
| Nov mean F = 63.9
| Dec mean F = 57.0
| year mean F = 71.1
| Jan low F = 44.6
| Feb low F = 48.4
| Mar low F = 54.7
| Apr low F = 60.3
| May low F = 67.7
| Jun low F = 72.6
| Jul low F = 73.4
| Aug low F = 73.7
| Sep low F = 70.6
| Oct low F = 62.4
| Nov low F = 53.2
| Dec low F = 46.6
| year low F = 60.7
| Jan record low F = 18
| Feb record low F = 15
| Mar record low F = 20
| Apr record low F = 35
| May record low F = 47
| Jun record low F = 56
| Jul record low F = 62
| Aug record low F = 63
| Sep record low F = 51
| Oct record low F = 33
| Nov record low F = 27
| Dec record low F = 11
| year record low F =
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| Jan precipitation inch = 1.49
| Feb precipitation inch = 1.24
| Mar precipitation inch = 2.25
| Apr precipitation inch = 1.73
| May precipitation inch = 3.00
| Jun precipitation inch = 2.64
| Jul precipitation inch = 2.57
| Aug precipitation inch = 2.28
| Sep precipitation inch = 3.83
| Oct precipitation inch = 2.85
| Nov precipitation inch = 1.85
| Dec precipitation inch = 1.77
| year precipitation inch = 27.50
| unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
| Jan precipitation days = 8.1
| Feb precipitation days = 7.8
| Mar precipitation days = 7.2
| Apr precipitation days = 6.0
| May precipitation days = 6.3
| Jun precipitation days = 6.1
| Jul precipitation days = 5.5
| Aug precipitation days = 5.7
| Sep precipitation days = 9.3
| Oct precipitation days = 6.0
| Nov precipitation days = 6.3
| Dec precipitation days = 7.7
| year precipitation days = 82.0
| Jan snow inch = 0.0
| Feb snow inch = 0.0
| Mar snow inch = 0.0
| Apr snow inch = 0.0
| May snow inch = 0.0
| Jun snow inch = 0.0
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| year snow inch = 0.0
| unit snow days = 0.1 in
| Jan snow days = 0.0
| Feb snow days = 0.0
| Mar snow days = 0.0
| Apr snow days = 0.0
| May snow days = 0.0
| Jun snow days = 0.0
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| Aug snow days = 0.0
| Sep snow days = 0.0
| Oct snow days = 0.0
| Nov snow days = 0.0
| Dec snow days = 0.0
| year snow days = 0.0
| source = NOAA{{cite web
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|title = NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|access-date = February 28, 2024}}{{cite web
|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USC00415661&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL
|title = Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020
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Notable people
- Chris Layton, drummer
- Shane Nelson, former linebacker for the Buffalo Bills.
- Tammie Brown, drag queen{{cite web|url=https://www.caller.com/story/entertainment/2018/09/11/q-corpus-christi-born-rupauls-drag-race-alum-tammie-brown/1222906002/ |title=Q&A with Corpus Christi-born RuPaul's Drag Race alum Tammie Brown |last=Young |first=Mark |website=Caller Times |publisher=www.callertimes.com |access-date=December 9, 2023}}
References
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{{San Patricio County, Texas}}
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Category:Cities in San Patricio County, Texas
Category:Cities in the Corpus Christi metropolitan area