Springtown, Texas

Springtown, Texas
City

Location of Springtown, Texas
Coordinates: 32°58′3″N 97°40′57″W / 32.96750°N 97.68250°W / 32.96750; -97.68250Coordinates: 32°58′3″N 97°40′57″W / 32.96750°N 97.68250°W / 32.96750; -97.68250
Country United States
State Texas
County Parker, Wise
Area
 • Total 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km2)
 • Land 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 860 ft (262 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 2,062
 • Density 747.4/sq mi (288.6/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 76082
Area code(s) 817
FIPS code 48-69800[1]
GNIS feature ID 1379105[2]

Springtown is a city in Wise and Parker County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,665 at the 2010 census.

History

Springtown was the site of College Hill Institute. The school was chartered by the State of Texas in 1884. It operated for ten years, and closed in 1894.[3]

Geography

Springtown is located at 32°58′3″N 97°40′57″W / 32.96750°N 97.68250°W / 32.96750; -97.68250 (32.967500, -97.682599).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), all of it land.

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, Springtown has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

Schools

Students are served by the Springtown Independent School District.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880166—
1890657295.8%
1960859—
19701,19439.0%
19801,65838.9%
19901,7404.9%
20002,06218.5%
20102,65828.9%
Est. 20152,811[6]5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,062 people, 773 households, and 586 families residing in the city. The population density was 747.4 people per square mile (288.5/km²). There were 842 housing units at an average density of 305.2 per square mile (117.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.68% White, 0.48% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 1.94% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.39% of the population.

There were 773 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,432, and the median income for a family was $37,829. Males had a median income of $31,567 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,508. About 12.6% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 22.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

^Ben Toney, Program Director of Radio London, the world's largest commercial radio station.

References

  1. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ David Minor, "COLLEGE HILL INSTITUTE," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/kbc35), accessed December 21, 2012. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ↑ Climate Summary for Springtown, Texas
  6. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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