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Andrews, Texas

Andrews is a city located in Andrews County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,652. It is the county seat of Andrews County6.

Geography Andrews is located at 32°19'17" North, 102°33'6" West (32.321401, -102.551733)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.4 km² (4.8 mi²). 12.4 km² (4.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.21% is water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 9,652 people, 3,478 households, and 2,598 families residing in the city. The population density is 779.6/km² (2,017.5/mi²). There are 4,047 housing units at an average density of 326.9/km² (845.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 75.65% White, 2.04% African American, 0.90% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 17.72% from other races, and 2.94% from two or more races. 41.95% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,478 households out of which 40.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% are married couples living together, 10.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% are non-families. 23.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.75 and the average family size is 3.26.

In the city the population is spread out with 31.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $32,774, and the median income for a family is $36,172. Males have a median income of $31,527 versus $22,266 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,101. 17.7% of the population and 15.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 22.5% are under the age of 18 and 12.8% are 65 or older.



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