Pyote, Texas

Pyote, Texas
Town
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Coordinates: 31°32′15″N 103°7′36″W / 31.53750°N 103.12667°WCoordinates: 31°32′15″N 103°7′36″W / 31.53750°N 103.12667°W
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Ward
Area
• Total	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km^2)
• Land	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km^2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km^2)
Elevation	2,625 ft (800 m)
Population (2000)
• Total	131
• Density	101.5/sq mi (39.2/km^2)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	79777
Area code(s)	432
FIPS code	48-59996[1]
GNIS feature ID	1365876[2]

Pyote (/ˈpaɪ.oʊt/ PYE-oat) is a town in Ward County, Texas, United States. The population was 131 at the 2000 census.

History

Pyote began as a small town. Its fortunes rose with oil, but its population decreased when the railroad was built away from the town. At one time Pyote had 3,500 residents. The 1942 development of the Pyote Army Air Base and the 1967 development of what would become the West Texas State School raised the town's fortunes.^[3]

Geography

Pyote is located at 31°32′15″N 103°7′36″W / 31.53750°N 103.12667°W (31.537478, -103.126771).^[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km²), all land.

Climate

This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pyote has a mild desert climate, abbreviated "Bwh" on climate maps.^[5]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1960	420		—
1970	155		−63.1%
1980	382		146.5%
1990	348		−8.9%
2000	131		−62.4%
2010	114		−13.0%
Est. 2015	124	[6]	8.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 131 people, 56 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density was 101.5 people per square mile (39.2/km²). There were 85 housing units at an average density of 65.9 per square mile (25.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 83.97% White, 1.53% African American, 6.87% Native American, 4.58% from other races, and 3.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.90% of the population.

There were 56 households out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 81.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $30,833. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,505. There were 6.3% of families and 15.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 17.1% of under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64.

Government and infrastructure

An unincorporated area near Pyote is the site of the former Pyote Army Air Base. It was home to the West Texas State School, a youth detention facility operated by the Texas Youth Commission, until its 2010 closure.^[8][9][10]

The United States Postal Service operates the Pyote Post Office.^[11]

Education

The Town of Pyote is served by the Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District.

References

1. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
3. Johnson, David. "Pyote's future." Odessa American. April 17, 2010. Retrieved on June 4, 2010.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
5. Climate Summary for Pyote, Texas
6. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "Facility Address List." Texas Youth Commission. Retrieved on May 23, 2010.
9. Ward, Mike. "Report: school "did not provide a safe environment"." Austin American-Statesman. Saturday March 17, 2007. Retrieved on May 23, 2010.
10. "TYC Facility in Pyote Officially Closes Their Doors." Newswest 9. Retrieved on June 3, 2010.
11. "Post Office Location - PYOTE." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on May 23, 2010.