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Place in Texas, United States
Macdona, Texas
Coordinates: 29°19′14″N 98°41′50″W / 29.3204655°N 98.6972714°W / 29.3204655; -98.6972714
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBexar
Elevation630 ft (190 m)
GNIS feature ID2586958

Macdona is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Bexar County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 559. 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.

History

Macdona was named for George Macdona, an Englishman, who owned the townsite. The first recorded sale of town lots was dated July 7, 1886. 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. In 2000, Macdona was reported to have 297 persons. The town is part of the 210 and 726 area code districts.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010559—
2020464−17.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010 2020

Macdona first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census.

Macdona CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 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

The 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.

2004 train derailment and chlorine gas poisoning

On 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.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Macdona, Texas
  2. "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.
  3. ^ Handbook of Texas Online - MACDONA, TX
  4. Handbook of Texas Online – ARTESIAN BELT RAILROAD
  5. "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  6. "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "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.
  19. "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.
  20. Climate Summary for Macdona, Texas
  21. 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.
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