San Ignacio, Texas
Encyclopedia
San Ygnacio is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Zapata County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 667. It is named for the prominent Spanish saint, Ignatius of Loyola
. The portion of the community between the Rio Grande
and U.S. Highway 83 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
as San Ygnacio Historic District.
on the outskirts of the recently established Uribeno Ranch. Frequent Comanche
attacks in the early days of San Ygnacio necessitated the use of defensive stone architecture which has endowed the present area with uncharacteristically enduring historical sites from that period.
San Ygnacio is also historically notable for its involvement in the short-lived revolution of the Rio Grande Republic
, which was established at meetings which were convened in the town in 1839.
San Ygnacio played an important role in the Garza Revolution
from 1891 to 1893. Multiple small battles were fought near the town in both Mexican and American teriitory.
San Ygnacio was attacked in June of 1916 by Mexican Carrancistas. On June 10, over 100 Mexicans fought a losing battle with about 150 American soldiers from the 14th Cavalry.
San Ygnacio was the site of the filming of the 1952 film Viva Zapata.
Although many of San Ygnacio's neighboring municipalities were evacuated and consolidated in the deliberate 1953 flooding of the region which created Falcon Lake
and "New" Zapata
, San Ygnacio's residents petitioned for the right to remain on their land, which was high enough to escape substantial damage.
The private River Pierce Foundation works to continue the restoration of the San Ygnacio Historic District.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²), all of it land.
, a small sparrow-like bird that inhabits second growth stands of Phragmites along the Rio Grande.
of 2000, there were 853 people, 253 households, and 198 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 556.7 people per square mile (215.3/km²). There were 355 housing units at an average density of 231.7/sq mi (89.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.13% White, 1.17% African American, 0.35% Native American, 17.35% from other races
, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 92.97% of the population.
There were 253 households out of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.37 and the average family size was 3.97.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 33.6% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $16,563, and the median income for a family was $19,375. Males had a median income of $17,344 versus $12,188 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $6,968. About 48.2% of families and 54.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 61.1% of those under age 18 and 25.4% of those age 65 or over.
, a small sparrow-like bird that inhabits second growth stands of Phragmites along the Rio Grande.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Zapata County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 667. It is named for the prominent Spanish saint, Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish knight from a Basque noble family, hermit, priest since 1537, and theologian, who founded the Society of Jesus and was its first Superior General. Ignatius emerged as a religious leader during the Counter-Reformation...
. The portion of the community between the Rio Grande
Rio Grande
The Rio Grande is a river that flows from southwestern Colorado in the United States to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way it forms part of the Mexico – United States border. Its length varies as its course changes...
and U.S. Highway 83 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
as San Ygnacio Historic District.
History
San Ygnacio, originally a Mexican pueblo, was founded in 1830 by settlers from nearby Guerrero, TamaulipasGuerrero, Tamaulipas
Guerrero is a municipality located in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.-Towns and villages:The largest localities are:-Adjacent municipalities and counties:* Mier Municipality - southeast...
on the outskirts of the recently established Uribeno Ranch. Frequent Comanche
Comanche
The Comanche are a Native American ethnic group whose historic range consisted of present-day eastern New Mexico, southern Colorado, northeastern Arizona, southern Kansas, all of Oklahoma, and most of northwest Texas. Historically, the Comanches were hunter-gatherers, with a typical Plains Indian...
attacks in the early days of San Ygnacio necessitated the use of defensive stone architecture which has endowed the present area with uncharacteristically enduring historical sites from that period.
San Ygnacio is also historically notable for its involvement in the short-lived revolution of the Rio Grande Republic
Republic of the Rio Grande
The Republic of the Rio Grande was an independent nation that insurgents against the Central Mexican Government sought to establish in northern Mexico. The rebellion lasted from January 17 to November 6, 1840 and the Republic of the Rio Grande was never officially recognized.- Background :After a...
, which was established at meetings which were convened in the town in 1839.
San Ygnacio played an important role in the Garza Revolution
Garza Revolution
The Garza Revolution, or the Garza War, was a armed conflict fought in the Mexican state of Coahuila and the American state of Texas between 1891 and 1893. It began when the revolutionary Catarino Garza launched a campaign into Mexico from Texas to start an uprising against the dictator Porfirio Diaz...
from 1891 to 1893. Multiple small battles were fought near the town in both Mexican and American teriitory.
San Ygnacio was attacked in June of 1916 by Mexican Carrancistas. On June 10, over 100 Mexicans fought a losing battle with about 150 American soldiers from the 14th Cavalry.
San Ygnacio was the site of the filming of the 1952 film Viva Zapata.
Although many of San Ygnacio's neighboring municipalities were evacuated and consolidated in the deliberate 1953 flooding of the region which created Falcon Lake
Falcon International Reservoir
Falcon International Reservoir, commonly called Falcon Lake, is a reservoir on the Rio Grande 40 miles southeast of Laredo, Texas, USA, and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The huge lake is bounded by Starr and Zapata counties on the Texas side of the international border and the municipality and...
and "New" Zapata
Zapata, Texas
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,089 people, 4,328 households, and 1,265 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 629.9 people per square mile . There were 2,239 housing units at an average density of 290.4 per square mile...
, San Ygnacio's residents petitioned for the right to remain on their land, which was high enough to escape substantial damage.
The private River Pierce Foundation works to continue the restoration of the San Ygnacio Historic District.
Geography
San Ygnacio is located at 27°2′38"N 99°26′23"W (27.043938, -99.439726).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²), all of it land.
Wildlife
The community is also one of the few locations within the United States to view White-collared SeedeaterWhite-collared Seedeater
The White-collared Seedeater is a passerine bird in the typical seedeater genus Sporophila.-Taxonomy:The subspecies S. t...
, a small sparrow-like bird that inhabits second growth stands of Phragmites along the Rio Grande.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 853 people, 253 households, and 198 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 556.7 people per square mile (215.3/km²). There were 355 housing units at an average density of 231.7/sq mi (89.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.13% White, 1.17% African American, 0.35% Native American, 17.35% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 92.97% of the population.
There were 253 households out of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.37 and the average family size was 3.97.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 33.6% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $16,563, and the median income for a family was $19,375. Males had a median income of $17,344 versus $12,188 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $6,968. About 48.2% of families and 54.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 61.1% of those under age 18 and 25.4% of those age 65 or over.
Trivia
San Ygnacio was the site of the filming of the 1952 film Viva Zapata. The community is also one of the few locations within the United States to view White-collared SeedeaterWhite-collared Seedeater
The White-collared Seedeater is a passerine bird in the typical seedeater genus Sporophila.-Taxonomy:The subspecies S. t...
, a small sparrow-like bird that inhabits second growth stands of Phragmites along the Rio Grande.