Macdona is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Bexar County, Texas, United States.[1] As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 559.[2] Macdona lies along the Union Pacific rail line near Loop 1604 in southwest Bexar County. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Macdona, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 29°19′14″N 98°41′50″W / 29.3204655°N 98.6972714°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bexar |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586958[1] |
History
editMacdona was named for George Macdona, an Englishman, who owned the townsite.[3] The first recorded sale of town lots was dated July 7, 1886.[3] The Macdona post office (78054) opened in 1886. On September 1, 1909, the Artesian Belt opened a 42-mile (68 km) line between Macdona and Christine.[4] In 2000, Macdona was reported to have 297 persons. The town is part of the 210 and 726 area code districts.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 559 | — | |
| 2020 | 464 | −17.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1850–1900[6] 1910[7] 1920[8] 1930[9] 1940[10] 1950[11] 1960[12] 1970[13] 1980[14] 1990[15] 2000[16] 2010[17] 2020[18] | |||
Macdona first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census.[17]
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[19] | Pop 2020[18] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 106 | 68 | 18.96% | 14.66% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 5 | 7 | 0.89% | 1.51% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.22% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 3 | 5 | 0.54% | 1.08% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 6 | 0.00% | 1.29% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 1 | 8 | 0.18% | 1.72% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 444 | 369 | 79.43% | 79.53% |
| Total | 559 | 464 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Macdona has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[20]
2004 train derailment and chlorine gas poisoning
editOn June 28, 2004, a crash between BNSF and Union Pacific Railroad trains in Macdona resulted in the release of 9,400 US gallons (36,000 L; 7,800 imp gal) of liquid chlorine, which immediately vaporized into a cloud of chlorine gas that spread over a radius of at least 700 feet (210 m). Three people, the UP train conductor and two residents, died and at least 40 others were injured.[21]
References
edit- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Macdona, Texas
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Macdona CDP, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ a b Handbook of Texas Online - MACDONA, TX
- ^ Handbook of Texas Online – ARTESIAN BELT RAILROAD
- ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Macdona CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Macdona CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ Climate Summary for Macdona, Texas
- ^ Collision of Union Pacific Railroad train MHOTU-23 with BNSF Railway Company train MEAP-TUL-126-D with subsequent derailment and hazardous materials release, Macdona, Texas, June 28, 2004 (PDF). United States National Transportation Safety Board. 2006. OCLC 75276300.