Carmine, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carmine, Texas
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Carmine Chamber of Commerce Museum and Visitor Center
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Location of Carmine, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 243 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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248 |
| • Density | 148.2/sq mi (57.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78932
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-12916 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409988 |
Carmine is a small city located in Fayette County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 244 people lived there.
One interesting place in Carmine is the Texas Basketball Museum. Coach Bob Springer runs this museum. It shows off players who became professionals. It also features high school teams that achieved great things.
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Geography
Carmine is located in the northern part of Fayette County. It shares a border with Washington County to its northeast.
A major road, U.S. Route 290, goes right through Carmine. This highway connects Carmine to other towns. You can travel east about 18 miles (29 km) to Brenham. Going west, it's about 15 miles (24 km) to Giddings. Larger cities like Houston are about 91 miles (146 km) to the east. Austin is about 70 miles (113 km) to the west.
The city of Carmine covers a total area of about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). All of this area is land.
Climate
The climate describes the usual weather patterns in a place. Carmine experiences a range of temperatures throughout the year. Summers can be hot, and winters are generally mild. The area also receives rainfall, with some months being wetter than others.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 86 (30) |
87 (31) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
100 (38) |
107 (42) |
102 (39) |
100 (38) |
93 (34) |
85 (29) |
107 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 51 (11) |
62 (17) |
66 (19) |
72 (22) |
78 (26) |
87 (31) |
92 (33) |
94 (34) |
92 (33) |
81 (27) |
63 (17) |
48 (9) |
74 (23) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 38 (3) |
44 (7) |
53 (12) |
67 (19) |
72 (22) |
71 (22) |
72 (22) |
74 (23) |
72 (22) |
64 (18) |
56 (13) |
32 (0) |
60 (15) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 1 (−17) |
12 (−11) |
14 (−10) |
31 (−1) |
42 (6) |
50 (10) |
56 (13) |
54 (12) |
47 (8) |
22 (−6) |
10 (−12) |
3 (−16) |
3 (−16) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.10 (28) |
5.60 (142) |
4.16 (106) |
2.25 (57) |
6.38 (162) |
2.46 (62) |
0.41 (10) |
0.25 (6.4) |
1.83 (46) |
2.22 (56) |
2.10 (53) |
9.60 (244) |
62.59 (1,590) |
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Demographics
Demographics tell us about the people who live in a place. This includes information like how many people there are, their ages, and how households are made up.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 239 | — | |
| 1990 | 192 | −19.7% | |
| 2000 | 228 | 18.8% | |
| 2010 | 250 | 9.6% | |
| 2020 | 244 | −2.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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According to the census in 2000, there were 228 people living in Carmine. These people lived in 91 households, and 60 of these were families.
The population was made up of different groups. Most residents were White. A smaller number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 11% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About a quarter of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had people living alone, especially those 65 years or older.
The median age in the city was 43 years old. This means half the people were younger than 43 and half were older.
Education
Students in Carmine attend schools that are part of the Round Top-Carmine Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Carmine (Texas) para niños
