Skidmore, TX is a small town with a population of 1,623 according to the last census. It is located in Bee County and has a population density of 13 people per square mile. It is located just 60 miles south of San Antonio, making it easy for locals to access the city's many amenities.
Skidmore is home to several local businesses, including a gas station, convenience store, hardware store, medical clinic and pharmacy. There are also several restaurants serving various types of cuisine. Additionally, there are two churches which offer regular worship services as well as community events such as Bible studies and youth group activities.
Year-round outdoor activities include hiking trails at nearby Choke Canyon State Park, fishing trips on nearby Lake Corpus Christi or visiting nearby Padre Island National Seashore. Other attractions include Skidmore Public Library and Skidmore City Hall which both offer educational programs and activities throughout the year.
Skidmore also hosts several sporting events annually including an annual turkey shoot organized by the Skidmore Lions Club and an annual rodeo held each June by the Skidmore Rodeo Association. The town also hosts an annual Homecoming parade in October and a Christmas parade in December each year that draws visitors from across South Texas.
The population in Skidmore (zip 78389) is 1,623. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Skidmore (zip 78389) is 42.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Skidmore (zip 78389) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Skidmore (zip 78389)
- 53.4% are married
- 14.4% are divorced
- 19.2% are married with children
- 13.8% have children, but are single
Race in Skidmore (zip 78389)
- 28.9% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 69.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander