Aledo, Texas facts for kids
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Aledo, Texas
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Location of Aledo, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Parker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.62 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.62 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,716 |
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4,985 |
| • Density | 1,899.77/sq mi (733.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76008
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| Area codes | 682/817 |
| FIPS code | 48-01744 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329342 |
| Website | http://www.aledo-texas.com/ |
Aledo ( ə-LEE-doh) is a city in Parker County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,716 at the 2010 census.
The city is served by the Aledo Independent School District.
Contents
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all of it land.
Climate
| Climate data for Aledo | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °F (°C) | 60.6 (15.9) |
68.9 (20.5) |
76.9 (24.9) |
84 (29) |
91.1 (32.8) |
95.4 (35.2) |
94.8 (34.9) |
87.3 (30.7) |
78.2 (25.7) |
65.8 (18.8) |
56.8 (13.8) |
76 (24) |
78.0 (25.5) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 57.4 (14.1) |
60.1 (15.6) |
64.9 (18.3) |
68.4 (20.2) |
70.7 (21.5) |
71.4 (21.9) |
70.5 (21.4) |
70.2 (21.2) |
69.8 (21.0) |
67.3 (19.6) |
62.6 (17.0) |
56.1 (13.4) |
65.8 (18.8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.9 (48) |
2.3 (58) |
2.9 (74) |
2.8 (71) |
4.5 (110) |
3.5 (89) |
2.2 (56) |
2.4 (61) |
3.3 (84) |
3.6 (91) |
2.4 (61) |
2.2 (56) |
34 (859) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 620 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,027 | 65.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,169 | 13.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,726 | 47.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,716 | 57.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 4,985 | 83.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
At the 2000 census there were 1,726 people in 601 households, including 494 families, in the city. The population density was 909.2 people per square mile (350.7/km2). There were 625 housing units at an average density of 329.2 per square mile (127.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.22% White, 0.29% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.58% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.55%.
Of the 601 households 49.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 15.6% of households were one person and 4.8% had living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.21.
The age distribution was 33.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.
The median household income was $54,327 and the median family income was $56,897. Males had a median income of $41,193 versus $29,671 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,664. About 1.4% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- David Barton, founder and president of the Wallbuilders organization. He is also an author, evangelical minister, and political activist
- Daniel Hunter, known for his music project, Analog Rebellion (formerly PlayRadioPlay!)
- Mary Michael Patterson, Broadway actress and singer, known for appearing in The Phantom of the Opera
- Bill Paxton, an actor and director, spent a few years living in Aledo before moving to Fort Worth, Texas
- Sloan Struble, known for his indie pop project Dayglow
See also
In Spanish: Aledo (Texas) para niños
