Bloomburg, Texas facts for kids
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Bloomburg, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 321 |
| • Density | 317.8/sq mi (123.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75556
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-08752 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411698 |
Bloomburg is a small town located in Cass County, Texas, in the United States. It is about 7 miles east of Atlanta.
Every year, Bloomburg hosts the Cullen Baker Country Fair. This fun family event takes place on the first Saturday in November. Even though it's named after an old outlaw, it's a friendly gathering for everyone. The fair includes a parade, booths with crafts and food, a pageant, bouncy houses, and a rodeo.
In 2020, the U.S. census counted 321 people living in Bloomburg.
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Where is Bloomburg?
Bloomburg is in the eastern part of Cass County, Texas. The town covers an area of about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The eastern edge of Bloomburg is less than half a mile from the border of Arkansas.
How Many People Live in Bloomburg?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 436 | — | |
| 1930 | 433 | −0.7% | |
| 1940 | 471 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 477 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 383 | −19.7% | |
| 1970 | 231 | −39.7% | |
| 1980 | 419 | 81.4% | |
| 1990 | 376 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 375 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 404 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 321 | −20.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Bloomburg changes over time. In 2020, there were 321 people living in the town. There were 169 households and 107 families.
Most people living in Bloomburg are White (about 83%). About 9% are Black or African American. Other groups, like Native American, Asian, and people of mixed backgrounds, also live in Bloomburg. About 4% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, the town had 375 people. About 26% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 36 years.
Education in Bloomburg
Students in Bloomburg attend schools run by the Bloomburg Independent School District. There are two schools:
- Bloomburg High School for students in grades 6 through 12.
- Bloomburg Elementary for younger students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade.
Famous Person from Bloomburg
- Thelma Mothershed-Wair was born in Bloomburg. She was one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African American students who bravely helped integrate schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957.
See also
In Spanish: Bloomburg para niños
