Bartlett, Texas facts for kids
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Bartlett, Texas
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Bartlett Commercial Historic District
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 Bartlett, Texas
Location in Texas
Bartlett, Texas
Location in the United States
Bartlett, Texas
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Williamson, Bell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,633 |
| • Density | 1,421.18/sq mi (548.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76511
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-05732 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409793 |
Bartlett is a small city located in the state of Texas, United States. It's unique because it sits across two different counties: Bell County and Williamson County. In 2020, about 1,633 people lived there.
Because Bartlett is in two counties, it's also part of two larger city areas. The part in Bell County is near Killeen and Temple. The part in Williamson County is closer to Austin and Round Rock. Bartlett is famous for its old buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s. It has even been a filming location for movies like The Stars Fell on Henrietta and The Newton Boys, plus the TV show Revolution.
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Discover Bartlett's Past
Bartlett has an interesting history, especially with railroads and baseball!
Railroad History in Bartlett
Starting in 1909, Bartlett was an important center for the Bartlett-Florence Railway. This railway later became known as the Bartlett Western Railroad. It connected Bartlett to Florence, Texas, which was a hub for processing cotton. However, this railway line stopped operating in 1935.
Bartlett's Baseball Team
From 1914 to 1915, Bartlett had its own minor league baseball team called the Bartlett Bearcats. They played in the Class D level Middle Texas League. A very famous player, Hall of Famer Ross Youngs, even played for the Bartlett Bearcats in 1915!
Exploring Bartlett's Location and Climate
Bartlett is located in a central part of Texas.
Where is Bartlett Located?
Bartlett is about 24 miles (39 km) south of Temple. It's also about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of downtown Austin. The city is split between Bell and Williamson counties. Most of the city center is in Bell County, but a slightly larger part of its total area is in Williamson County.
The city covers about 1.24 square miles (3.2 square kilometers). Only a tiny bit of this area, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Bartlett's Weather Patterns
Bartlett has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold.
People of Bartlett: Demographics
The number of people living in Bartlett has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 206 | — | |
| 1900 | 957 | 364.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,815 | 89.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,731 | −4.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,873 | 8.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,668 | −10.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,727 | 3.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,540 | −10.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,622 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,567 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,439 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,675 | 16.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,623 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,633 | 0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 584 | 35.76% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 154 | 9.43% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.18% |
| Asian (NH) | 9 | 0.55% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 44 | 2.69% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 839 | 51.38% |
| Total | 1633 |
In 2020, there were 1,633 people living in Bartlett. These people lived in 460 households, and 303 of these were families.
Back in 2000, there were 1,675 people and 571 households. About 35% of households had children under 18. Many households (52%) were married couples. About 27% of households had someone living alone. The average household had 2.78 people.
The median age in Bartlett in 2000 was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
Education in Bartlett
Students in Bartlett attend schools within the Bartlett Independent School District. The local high school is Bartlett High School, and their sports teams are called the Bulldogs and Lassies.
Famous People from Bartlett
Bartlett has been home to some notable individuals:
- Henry Ray Clark (1936–2006), an artist.
- Louise Holland Coe (1894–1985), the first woman elected to the New Mexico Senate. She was also the first woman to run for U.S. Congress from New Mexico.
- John C. Holland (1943–1967), a member of the Los Angeles City Council.
See also
In Spanish: Bartlett (Texas) para niños
