Flowella, Texas

Flowella is a census-designated place (CDP) in Brooks County, Texas, United States. The population was 118 at the 2010 census.GeographyFlowella is located at near the intersection of State Highway 285 and FM 2191 in northeastern Brooks County. It is situated approximately 5mi east of Falfurrias, the Brooks County seat.According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.6km2, all of it land.HistoryFlowella was founded in 1909 by promoters Burton and Danforth. The community was planned with a flowing well as its centerpiece. A post office was established in Flowella in 1910. It remained in operation for the next 13 years. Sixty people were living in the community in 1914. The town also had a hotel and general store.The growth of nearby Falfurrias kept the population of Flowella small. It exists today as a rural, dispersed community.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 134 people, 46 households, and 35 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 130.5 people per square mile (50.2/km²). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 54.6/sq mi (21.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 55.97% White, 43.28% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 97.01% of the population.