Barry, Texas facts for kids
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Barry, Texas
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Post office in Barry, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 220 |
| • Density | 489/sq mi (190/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75102
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-05708 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409789 |
Barry is a small city in Navarro County, Texas. It is located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, about 220 people lived there.
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History of Barry, Texas
Barry was started in 1886. It was named after Bryan T. Barry, who was an early landowner. He sold 300 acres of land to the first settlers.
The city's first location was about a mile south of where it is now. In 1888, the St. Louis Southwestern Railway built a train line. This line went between Corsicana and Hillsboro. Because of the new train line, people moved the city to its current spot. This new spot was closer to the railroad tracks.
A public school opened in Barry in 1896. The town also had a post office, a general store, and a cotton gin. By 1914, about 400 people lived in Barry. The community had two banks, a newspaper, a hotel, and several stores and places to eat. There was also a blacksmith and three churches. Later, a Masonic lodge (a type of social club) was also started. In 1958, the Barry school joined with the nearby Blooming Grove school district.
Geography of Barry
Barry is a small city in Texas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.45 square miles (1.16 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.44 square miles (1.14 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 178 | — | |
| 1970 | 149 | −16.3% | |
| 1980 | 192 | 28.9% | |
| 1990 | 175 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 209 | 19.4% | |
| 2010 | 242 | 15.8% | |
| 2020 | 220 | −9.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2000, there were 209 people living in Barry. There were 80 households and 56 families. The population density was about 467 people per square mile. The average household had about 2.61 people. The average family had about 3.07 people.
The people in Barry were of different ages. About 23% were under 18 years old. About 15.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 37 years.
Education in Barry
The students in Barry attend schools that are part of the Blooming Grove Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Barry (Texas) para niños
