Bronte, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bronte, Texas
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Looking down Main Street in Bronte
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Coke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,798 ft (548 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 933 |
| • Density | 647.9/sq mi (250.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76933
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-10528 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411732 |
Bronte is a small town located in Coke County, Texas, in the United States. Even though it's named after the famous English writer Charlotte Brontë, the town's name is pronounced "brahnt" (like "brontosaurus" without the "osaurus"). In 2020, about 933 people lived there.
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Where is Bronte Located?
Bronte is found in the state of Texas. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers an area of about 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Bronte?
This section talks about the people who live in Bronte. It includes information like how many people live there and their backgrounds.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Bronte has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census reports:
- 1910: 635 people
- 1920: 529 people
- 1930: 671 people
- 1940: 754 people
- 1950: 1,020 people
- 1960: 999 people
- 1970: 925 people
- 1980: 983 people
- 1990: 962 people
- 2000: 1,076 people
- 2010: 999 people
- 2020: 933 people
Bronte's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 933 people living in Bronte. There were 457 households and 327 families in the town.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Bronte in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 666 | 71.38% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1 | 0.11% |
| Asian (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1 | 0.11% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1 | 0.11% |
| Some Other Race (not Hispanic or Latino) | 2 | 0.21% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic or Latino) | 17 | 1.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 245 | 26.26% |
| Total | 933 |
What Jobs are in Bronte?
The economy of Bronte focuses on local jobs. In 2007, a big employer in the town was a center that helped young people. The Bronte Independent School District was also a major employer. The mayor at the time, Gerald Sandusky, said that the center employed about 180 people. Many of these employees lived in Coke County.
Learning in Bronte
The Bronte Independent School District serves the town. This school district provides education for students living in Bronte. It also used to provide learning services for young people staying at the local center that helps youth. In 2007, about 21 school district employees worked at this center. The superintendent, Alan Richey, said that about 40% of the students in the school district were young people from the center. When the center closed, the school district lost about $2 million in funding.
See also
In Spanish: Bronte (Texas) para niños
