Appleby, Texas facts for kids
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Appleby, Texas
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Water tower in Appleby
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Nacogdoches |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 sq mi (5.58 km2) |
| • Land | 2.15 sq mi (5.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 552 |
| • Density | 256.7/sq mi (98.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-03564 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409719 |
Appleby is a small city located in Nacogdoches County, in the U.S. state of Texas. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, the city had a population of 552 people.
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About Appleby's Location
Appleby is a small city that covers about 2.1 square miles (5.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Appleby?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 280 | — | |
| 1980 | 453 | 61.8% | |
| 1990 | 449 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 444 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 474 | 6.8% | |
| 2020 | 552 | 16.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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The number of people living in Appleby has changed over the years. In 1970, there were 280 residents. By 2020, the population grew to 552 people.
Appleby's Population in 2010
In 2010, Appleby had 474 residents. Most people were white (about 92.6%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Vietnamese people. About 5.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Appleby's Population in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 444 people living in Appleby. They lived in 179 households. A household is a group of people living together.
Many households (about 65.9%) were married couples. Some households (about 31.3%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.48 people.
The median age in the city was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older. About 22.5% of the population was under 18.
Learning in Appleby
The students in Appleby attend schools that are part of the Nacogdoches Independent School District. This district serves the city's educational needs.
Elementary Schools for Appleby Students
Younger students in Appleby go to one of two elementary schools. These are Brooks-Quinn-Jones Elementary School and Raguet Elementary School.
Middle and High Schools
After elementary school, students move on to secondary education. They attend McMichael Middle School. Later, they go to Nacogdoches High School.
Famous Person from Appleby
- Ira L. Hanna (1908–1978) was a notable person from Appleby. He served as the 36th Mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming. This means he was the leader of the city government in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for a time.
See also
In Spanish: Appleby (Texas) para niños
