Blum, Texas facts for kids
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Blum, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 383 |
| • Density | 387.26/sq mi (149.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76627
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-09004 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411702 |
Blum is a small town in Hill County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 383 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Texas.
Geography of Blum
Blum is located in the northwestern part of Hill County. It's where two main roads, Farm to Market Highways 67 and 933, meet. The town is about 22 miles (35 km) northwest of Hillsboro. Hillsboro is the main city, or county seat, for Hill County. Blum is also about 15 miles (24 km) south of Cleburne.
The town covers about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water. The Nolan River flows along the northern and western edges of Blum. This river eventually joins the Brazos River in Lake Whitney.
People Living in Blum
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 496 | — | |
| 1930 | 403 | −18.7% | |
| 1940 | 441 | 9.4% | |
| 1950 | 368 | −16.6% | |
| 1960 | 315 | −14.4% | |
| 1970 | 382 | 21.3% | |
| 1980 | 357 | −6.5% | |
| 1990 | 358 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 399 | 11.5% | |
| 2010 | 444 | 11.3% | |
| 2020 | 383 | −13.7% | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Blum. The most recent count in 2020 showed 383 people. In 2000, there were 399 people living in the town.
Most people in Blum are White, about 92.73%. A smaller number are African American or Native American. Some people are from other backgrounds, and about 8.52% are Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 147 households in Blum. A household is a group of people living together. Many households, about 60.5%, were married couples. About 40.8% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Blum in 2000 was 31 years old. About 32.8% of the population was under 18. This means there are many young people in the town.
Education in Blum
Students in Blum attend schools run by the Blum Independent School District. This district provides education for children living in the town.
Famous Person from Blum
- Jim Joseph Carmichall was a person from Blum who became a member of the Texas House of Representatives. He helped make laws for the state of Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Blum (Texas) para niños
