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24-534: Port Lavaca ( / l ə ˈ v ɑː k ə / lə- VAH -kə ) is a city in Calhoun County , located in the U.S. state of Texas . The population was 12,248 at the 2010 census and 11,557 at the 2020 census . It is the county seat of Calhoun County and part of the Port Lavaca, Texas micropolitan statistical area . Port Lavaca is 130 miles (210 km) southwest of Houston . Port Lavaca

48-455: A general aviation airport, is located in unincorporated Calhoun County northwest of Port Lavaca. 28°26′N 96°37′W  /  28.44°N 96.61°W  / 28.44; -96.61 Port of Port Lavaca %E2%80%93 Point Comfort The Port operates at a depth of 36 feet and a width of 200 feet. In November 2010, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized the Port to expand to

72-567: A 44-foot depth and a 400-foot width; there are no current plans to do so. Negative coverage was generated when former Representative Blake Farenthold announced on 14 May 2018 that he would be serving as the legislative liaison for the Calhoun Port Authority at a salary of $ 160,000.10 after resigning his Congressional seat. Farenthold's appointment was questioned since his resignation was provoked by disclosure that he had paid $ 84,000 to settle sexual harassment allegations from

96-504: A birdwatching trail. Port Lavaca is served by the Calhoun County Independent School District . Port Lavaca is served by two Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade and excellent special needs elementary programs: H.J.M Elementary School and Jackson/Roosevelt Elementary School. All residents are zoned to Travis Middle School (grades 6 through 8) and Calhoun High School (9 through 12). Hope High School

120-453: A female householder with no husband present, and 100.0% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.31. In the city, the population was 30.3% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

144-484: A small portion of the Port Lavaca economy as well. "Winter Texans" from colder states and Canada stay in the city's many RV and camping parks between October and April. Locally caught seafood can be found in some of the city's restaurants. In 2006, two new fishing piers with lighting for night fishermen were constructed in Port Lavaca and one at the 6 Mile Park. This pier is located at the eastern end of Main Street in

168-478: Is 28 miles (45 km) to Victoria . Texas State Highway 35 is the other major road through Port Lavaca, running generally northeast–southwest through the city. To the northeast it crosses Lavaca Bay via the Port Lavaca Causeway and leads 29 miles (47 km) to Palacios , while to the southwest it leads 82 miles (132 km) to Corpus Christi . Calhoun County, Texas Calhoun County

192-540: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas . As of the 2020 census , the population was 20,106. Its county seat is Port Lavaca . The county is named for John Caldwell Calhoun , the seventh vice president of the United States . Calhoun County comprises the Port Lavaca, TX Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Victoria -Port Lavaca, TX Combined Statistical Area . According to

216-543: Is another high school, mainly for students with troubled pasts or behavioural issues. Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic school, Pre-K through grade 8, has also served the county since 1996. Victoria College has an extension campus at the former Harrison Elementary School campus. Most of the courses offered there are through distance learning and "ITV" television learning from the VC main campus. Memorial Medical Center, which

240-487: Is located in the city of Port Lavaca is a small hospital that serves the city, and county as well. Calhoun County Airport , a general aviation airport, is located in unincorporated Calhoun County 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Port Lavaca. U.S. 87 (Main Street) comes into Port Lavaca from the northwest as a four-lane divided highway, and then narrows down as it runs through Port Lavaca's historic downtown. Via US 87 it

264-418: The 2020 United States census , there were 11,557 people, 4,334 households, and 2,914 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 12,035 people, 4,189 households, and 3,133 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,229.9 inhabitants per square mile (474.9/km). There were 4,791 housing units at an average density of 489.6 per square mile (189.0/km). The racial makeup of

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288-487: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,033 square miles (2,680 km ), of which 507 square miles (1,310 km ) is land and 526 square miles (1,360 km ) (51%) is water. It borders the Gulf of Mexico . As of the 2020 United States census , there were 20,106 people, 8,027 households, and 5,502 families residing in the county. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 21,381 people living in

312-470: The poverty line , including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over. An important economic hub is the Port of Port Lavaca . The city is centrally located between several large manufacturing facilities including Alcoa , Formosa Plastics , and DuPont , where many Port Lavaca residents work. Fishing is an important part of the local economy, particularly shrimp and oysters. Tourism makes up

336-428: The age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% were non-families. 21.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.20. In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.50% under

360-469: The age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.70 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 35,849, and the median income for a family was $ 39,900. Males had a median income of $ 35,957 versus $ 19,772 for females. The per capita income for

384-404: The city was 71.95% White , 4.05% African American , 0.47% Native American , 3.96% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 16.92% from other races , and 2.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 50.11% of the population. There were 4,189 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 13.7% had

408-400: The county was $ 17,125. About 12.70% of families and 16.40% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.30% of those under age 18 and 11.70% of those age 65 or over. All of Calhoun County is served by the Calhoun County Independent School District . Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic school, pre-K through grade 8, has also served the county since 1996. Calhoun County Airport ,

432-509: The county was 78.04% White , 2.63% Black or African American , 0.49% Native American , 3.27% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 13.19% from other races , and 2.32% from two or more races. 40.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 11.4% were of German , 9.4% American and 5.5% English ancestry according to Census 2000 . 67.9% spoke English , 29.1% Spanish and 1.2% Chinese as their first language. There were 7,442 households, out of which 35.40% had children under

456-508: The county. 81.5% were White , 4.4% Asian , 2.6% Black or African American , 0.5% Native American , 8.8% of some other race and 2.1% of two or more races . 46.4% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). As of the census of 2000, there were 20,647 people, 7,442 households, and 5,574 families living in the county. The population density was 40 people per square mile (15 people/km ). There were 10,238 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (7.7/km ). The racial makeup of

480-548: The vicinity of the Nautical Landings Marina. The second pier, Lighthouse Pier, is located on Hwy 35 at Lavaca Bay. The 6 Mile pier (and boat ramp) is located northwest on FM 1090 about 6 miles (10 km) from the intersection of Hwy 35 and FM 1090 (Virginia Street). Common game fish caught in the area include redfish , speckled trout , flounder , and drum . Lighthouse Beach at the intersection of Hwy 35 and Lavaca Bay has covered picnic tables, swimming, and

504-536: The west side of Lavaca Bay , an arm of Matagorda Bay . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 14.1 square miles (36.5 km), of which 10.2 square miles (26.3 km) is land and 3.9 square miles (10.2 km), or 28.04%, is water. Port Lavaca holds the state record of the highest wind speed ever reached. During Hurricane Carla in September 1961,

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528-631: The winds were recorded to gust up to 170 miles per hour (270 km/h). In 2004, Port Lavaca, including the South Texas Area, recorded up to 12 inches (300 mm) of snowfall. During Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, Port Lavaca was the location of the peak of the storm surge , which was measured at 6 ft (1.8 m). Port Lavaca also suffered damage in hurricanes in 1942 and 1945. Tropical Storm Beta also made landfall on Port Lavaca on late September 2020, causing flooding . As of

552-406: Was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 33,626, and the median income for a family was $ 38,250. Males had a median income of $ 35,526 versus $ 18,427 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,431. About 16.8% of families and 20.1% of the population were below

576-538: Was originally known as Lavaca. The town would quickly grow as a result of the Linnville Raid of 1840 . This raid saw the town of Linville decimated by the Comanche tribe, and caused former residents of the town to settle in what is now Port Lavaca. Thomas McConnell would purchase a section of land from Isidro Benavides, and establish the town using this land Port Lavaca is located in northern Calhoun County on

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