Seco Mines, Texas

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Population in 2010: 560.
Males: 345  (61.8%)
Females: 215  (38.2%)
Median resident age:

22.7 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,998
Seco Mines:

$47,998
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,752

Seco Mines CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $144,643
Seco Mines:

$144,643
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $180,701; detached houses: $180,053

Median gross rent in 2022: $957.

March 2022 cost of living index in Seco Mines: 81.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 43.1%
(100.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)
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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 755 feet

156 residents are foreign born (11.9% Latin America).

This place:

11.9%
Texas:

17.1%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Laredo, TX (104.5 miles , pop. 176,576).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: San Antonio, TX (129.4 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Fabrica, TX (0.7 miles ),
Siesta Acres, TX (0.8 miles ),
Elm Creek, TX (1.4 miles ),
Eagle Pass, TX (1.6 miles ),
Las Quintas Fronterizas, TX (2.0 miles ),
Eidson Road, TX (2.3 miles ),
Rosita North, TX (2.8 miles ),
Radar Base, TX (2.8 miles)

Latitude: 28.75 N, Longitude: 100.50 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 830

Distribution of median household income in Seco Mines, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Seco Mines, TX in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.1%
Texas:

3.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 67.0. This is about average.

City:

67.0
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.76. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.76
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Seco Mines-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/24/2007, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Seco Mines place center killed 7 people and caused $80 million in damages.

On 5/16/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 37.1 miles away from the place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Seco Mines-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 24% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 202.6 miles away from Seco Mines center
On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 146.8 miles away from Seco Mines center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 296.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 143.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 292.6 miles away from Seco Mines center
On 3/26/2020 at 15:16:27, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 5.9 mi) earthquake occurred 295.0 miles away from Seco Mines center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Maverick County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Fires: 2, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Seco Mines:

  • ST ISABEL HOME HEALTH INC (Home Health Center, about 1 miles away; EAGLE PASS, TX)
  • NEW GLORIOUS HOME HEALTH INC. (Home Health Center, about 1 miles away; EAGLE PASS, TX)
  • EAGLE PASS HOME HEALTH SERVICES LLC (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; EAGLE PASS, TX)
  • APC HOME HEALTH SERVICE INC (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; EAGLE PASS, TX)
  • CANTERBURY VILLA OF EAGLE PASS (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; EAGLE PASS, TX)
  • EAGLE PASS NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; EAGLE PASS, TX)
  • SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE SERVICES (Hospital, about 3 miles away; EAGLE PASS, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Seco Mines:

  • Southwest Texas Junior College (about 57 miles; Uvalde, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,569)
  • Texas A & M International University (about 104 miles; Laredo, TX; FT enrollment: 5,203)
  • Laredo Community College (about 105 miles; Laredo, TX; FT enrollment: 9,743)
  • Northwest Vista College (about 120 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 9,683)
  • Palo Alto College (about 125 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 5,055)
  • Our Lady of the Lake University (about 128 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio (about 128 miles; San Antonio, TX; FT enrollment: 25,503)

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Maverick County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.4 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

84.8%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Seco Mines:

Marital status in Seco Mines, TX
  • Never married: 46.7%
  • Now married: 42.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 5.6%

For population 25 years and over in Seco Mines:

  • High school or higher: 82.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Seco Mines, TX (based on Maverick County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,6004
Evangelical Protestant4,00133
Other1,2903
Mainline Protestant7964
Black Protestant-2
None35,571-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 11
This county:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.39 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Maverick County:

1.75 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Here:

3.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.6%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Maverick County:

26.6%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Maverick County:

16.5%
Texas:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Seco Mines:

  • KEPS (1270 AM; 1 kW; EAGLE PASS, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVOZ (890 AM; 12 kW; DEL MAR HILLS, TX; Owner: CONSOLIDATED RADIO, INC.)
  • KENS (1160 AM; 25 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KENS-TV, INC.)
  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • KGBT (1530 AM; 50 kW; HARLINGEN, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSAH (720 AM; 10 kW; UNIVERSAL CITY, TX; Owner: KSAH LICENSING, INC.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KDRY (1100 AM; 11 kW; ALAMO HEIGHTS, TX; Owner: KDRY RADIO, INC.)
  • KTSA (550 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF SAN ANTONIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Seco Mines:

  • KINL (92.7 FM; EAGLE PASS, TX; Owner: EQUICOM,INC)
  • KEPX (89.5 FM; EAGLE PASS, TX; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KEPI (88.7 FM; EAGLE PASS, TX; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Seco Mines:

  • KVAW (Channel 16; EAGLE PASS, TX; Owner: HISPANIC TELEVISION NETWORK, INC., DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)
  • KEAP-LP (Channel 3; EAGLE PASS, TX; Owner: FAITH PLEASES GOD CHURCH CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.7mTotal length
  • 25,835Total average daily traffic
  • 1,033Total average daily truck traffic
  • 37,510Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Seco Mines, TX
  • 100.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Seco Mines, TX
  • 100.0%Electricity


Seco Mines compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Seco Mines on our top lists:

  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Mexico (population 500+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Central America (population 500+)"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Latin America (population 500+)"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Americas (population 500+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
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