Cass County, Texas facts for kids
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Cass County
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Cass County Courthouse in Linden
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1846 |
| Named for | Lewis Cass |
| Seat | Linden |
| Largest city | Atlanta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 960 sq mi (2,500 km2) |
| • Land | 937 sq mi (2,430 km2) |
| • Water | 23 sq mi (60 km2) 2.4%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 28,454 |
| • Density | 29.64/sq mi (11.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Cass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, about 28,454 people lived there. The main town, or county seat, is Linden. The county got its name from Lewis Cass, a U.S. Senator from Michigan. He supported Texas joining the United States in the mid-1800s.
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History of Cass County
Cass County was created in 1846. It was formed from parts of Bowie County. As mentioned, it was named after Lewis Cass, a U.S. Senator. He was a big supporter of Texas becoming part of the United States.
In the early days, many large farms called plantations grew cotton here. By 1860, most people living in the county were enslaved African Americans. After the American Civil War, these freedmen (formerly enslaved people) often worked as tenant farmers or sharecroppers. This continued into the early 1900s. Black residents in Cass County faced unfair treatment and violence during this time.
For a short period, from 1861 to 1871, the county was called Davis County. This was in honor of Jefferson Davis, who was the president of the Confederate States of America. This county is not to be confused with Jeff Davis County in West Texas, which still exists today.
Geography of Cass County
Cass County covers a total area of about 960 square miles. Most of this (937 square miles) is land, and a smaller part (23 square miles) is water.
Cass County is special because it's one of only three counties in Texas that touches two other U.S. states. The other two are Bowie and Dallam counties. Cass County is part of a "tripoint" where Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana meet.
Neighboring Counties and Parish
- Bowie County (to the north)
- Miller County, Arkansas (to the northeast)
- Caddo Parish, Louisiana (to the southeast)
- Marion County (to the south)
- Morris County (to the west)
Main Roads in Cass County
U.S. Highway 59
Interstate 369 is being built and will mostly follow U.S. 59.
State Highway 8
State Highway 11
State Highway 77
State Highway 155
Farm to Market Road 248
Farm to Market Road 250
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State Parks
- Atlanta State Park
Communities in Cass County
Cities
- Atlanta
- Hughes Springs (a small part is in Morris County)
- Linden (the county seat)
- Queen City
Towns
Other Communities
- Almira
- Antioch
- Bryans Mill
- Carterville
- Cass
- Cornett
- Cusseta
- Dalton
- Fairview
- Gum Springs
- Huffins
- Kildare
- Lanark
- Lanier
- New Colony
- Nickleberry
- O'Farrell
- Patman
- Pruitt
- Red Hill
- Roach
- Smyrna
- Springdale
- Three States (this community is in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana)
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 4,991 | — | |
| 1860 | 8,411 | 68.5% | |
| 1870 | 8,875 | 5.5% | |
| 1880 | 16,724 | 88.4% | |
| 1890 | 22,554 | 34.9% | |
| 1900 | 22,841 | 1.3% | |
| 1910 | 27,587 | 20.8% | |
| 1920 | 30,041 | 8.9% | |
| 1930 | 30,030 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 33,496 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 26,732 | −20.2% | |
| 1960 | 23,496 | −12.1% | |
| 1970 | 24,133 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 29,430 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 29,982 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 30,438 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 30,464 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 28,454 | −6.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010–2020 |
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The 2020 U.S. census showed that Cass County had 28,454 residents. This was a bit less than the 30,464 people counted in 2010. In 2020, most residents were non-Hispanic white (about 73.90%). About 15.88% were Black or African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races. About 4.70% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, there were about 12,190 homes in the county. About 30% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (54.90%) were married couples. The average household had 2.46 people. The average income for a family was about $35,623. About 17.70% of the people in the county lived below the poverty line.
Education in Cass County
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Several school districts serve the students of Cass County:
- Atlanta ISD
- Avinger ISD (a small part is in Marion County)
- Bloomburg ISD
- Hughes Springs ISD (a small part is in Morris County)
- Linden-Kildare CISD
- McLeod ISD
- Pewitt CISD (mostly in Morris County, a small part in Titus County)
- Queen City ISD
The Marietta Independent School District used to operate here. It joined with Pewitt ISD in 2008.
Most of Cass County is served by Texarkana College for higher education. However, areas within Avinger ISD, Hughes Springs ISD, and Pewitt CISD in Cass County are served by Northeast Texas Community College.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Cass (Texas) para niños
