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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,071 km˛ (800 mi˛). 2,071 km˛ (800 mi˛) of it is land and 0 km˛ (0 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.00% water.
As of the census 2 of 2000, there are 7,322 people, 2,469 households, and 2,007 families residing in the county. The population densityIf you were linked from a country article: the density there is based on land area, see below Population density can be used as a measurement of any tangible item. However it is most frequently applied to living organisms. Population density is usually ex is 4/km˛ (9/mi˛). There are 2,974 housing units at an average density of 1/km˛ (4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the county is 70.62% White, 1.39% Black or African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 25.48% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. 45.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,469 households out of which 43.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.80% are married couples living together, 8.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.70% are non-families. 17.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.95 and the average family size is 3.34.
In the county, the population is spread out with 32.10% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 94.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $32,672, and the median income for a family is $36,772. Males have a median income of $32,188 versus $19,913 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,504. 19.60% of the population and 17.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.00% of those under the age of 18 and 13.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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| See also: List of counties in Texas |