Cactus, Texas facts for kids
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Cactus, Texas
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| City of Cactus | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Moore |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2) |
| • Land | 2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,619 ft (1,103 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,057 |
| • Density | 1,435/sq mi (553.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79013
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-11692 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409953 |
Cactus is a small city in Moore County, Texas, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 287. In 2020, about 3,057 people lived there.
A song called "Cactus Texas" by Waylon Jennings describes the city from many years ago.
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Geography of Cactus
Cactus is located in the northern part of Texas. It is about 54 miles (87 km) north of Amarillo. The city is also 13 miles (21 km) north of Dumas.
Climate in Cactus
Cactus has a semiarid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
Economy in Cactus
A big beef plant owned by JBS USA is located in Cactus. This plant is a major employer in the city. Many people who work there are immigrants. They come from different countries to live and work in Cactus.
Population and People in Cactus
The number of people living in Cactus has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
- 1970: 644 people
- 1980: 898 people
- 1990: 1,529 people
- 2000: 2,538 people
- 2010: 3,179 people
- 2020: 3,057 people
Cactus in 2020
In 2020, there were 3,057 people living in Cactus. There were 1,021 households and 668 families. Most of the people in Cactus, about 72%, were of Hispanic or Latino background. Other groups included Black or African American people (about 11.8%) and Asian people (about 10.7%).
Cactus in 2010
In 2010, Cactus had 3,179 people. About 74% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. Many people identified as being of Mexican origin (67.9%). A smaller group, about 16.4%, identified as being of Burmese origin.
In 2010, many households (54.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost 4 people. The city's population was quite young, with about 37% of residents being under 18 years old. The average age was 25 years.
Education in Cactus
Students in Cactus attend schools that are part of the Dumas Independent School District.
- Cactus Elementary School
- Dumas Intermediate School
- Dumas Junior High School
- Dumas High School
Tornado in Cactus
On April 21, 2007, a strong tornado hit Cactus. This tornado was rated as an EF2. It caused a lot of damage to the city. About one-third of Cactus homes and buildings were either damaged or completely destroyed.
Even though the damage was severe, no one was killed. However, 14 people were injured. The tornado was about a mile wide when it struck Cactus. It knocked out power and scattered debris far away. Officials were surprised that no lives were lost. This tornado was part of a larger event where 16 tornadoes hit the Texas Panhandle that day.
See also
In Spanish: Cactus (Texas) para niños
