Map of Oilton CDP, Texas

Oilton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Webb County, Texas, United States. The population was 152 at the 2010 census. The community is within the boundary of Webb Consolidated Independent School District and is home to the Oilton Elementary School.

Oilton CDP overview:
Name:	Oilton CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Texas
County:	Webb County
Elevation:	860 ft (260 m)
Total Area:	1.4 sq mi (4 km²)
Land Area:	1.4 sq mi (4 km²)
Water Area:	0.0 sq mi (0 km²)
Total Population:	152
Population Density:	110/sq mi (42/km²)
Area code:	+1-361
FIPS code:	4853556
GNISfeature ID:	1343096

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History

Oilton is located 32 miles east of Laredo, Texas. It was originally called Torrecillas Towers, for two limestone formations nearby. In 1922 the name was changed because that year, oil was discovered near the town, which also caused it to grow.

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Geography

Oilton is located at 27°28′8″N 98°58′33″W / 27.46889°N 98.97583°W / 27.46889; -98.97583 (27.468979, -98.975739).

According to the United States Census Bureau in 2000, the CDP has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.2 km), all of it land. This CDP gained area in the changes in Webb County prior to the 2010 census. Its total area was increased to 1.4 square miles (3.6 km), all land.