Callisburg, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Callisburg, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cooke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2) |
| • Land | 2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 321 |
| • Density | 156.6/sq mi (60.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-11968 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409964 |
Callisburg is a small city in Cooke County, in the state of Texas. In 2020, about 321 people lived there. This was a little less than the 353 people who lived there in 2010.
Contents
The Story of Callisburg
How Callisburg Got Its Name
Callisburg was named after its very first settler. His name was Sam Callis, and he was a blacksmith.
Where is Callisburg?
Location in Texas
Callisburg is in the northeastern part of Cooke County. It is northeast of Gainesville. Gainesville is the main city, or county seat, of Cooke County. Callisburg is also about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Whitesboro.
Size of the City
The United States Census Bureau says that Callisburg covers about 2.05 square miles (5.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the city limits.
Who Lives in Callisburg?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Callisburg has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 281 | — | |
| 1990 | 344 | 22.4% | |
| 2000 | 365 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 353 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 321 | −9.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 365 people living in Callisburg. There were 129 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
People and Ages
In 2000, about 32.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Callisburg was 33 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Callisburg para niños
