Celeste, Texas facts for kids
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Celeste, Texas
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U.S. Route 69 in Celeste
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Location of Celeste, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hunt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 809 |
| • Density | 603.7/sq mi (232.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75423
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-13672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409420 |
Celeste is a small city located in Hunt County, Texas. Its name means Light Blue in Spanish. In 2020, about 809 people lived there.
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A Brief History of Celeste
Celeste began because of railroads. In 1886, the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway planned a new town. This new town was about 3 miles north of Kingston. Kingston's leaders did not want to offer special deals to the railroad. So, the railway decided to build around Kingston instead.
How Celeste Got Its Name and Grew
Celeste was named after the wife of a Santa Fe railroad official. The two railroad lines helped the town grow very fast. A post office opened in Celeste in 1886. Many businesses from Kingston moved to Celeste. By 1888, there were three churches.
In the mid-1890s, about 600 people lived in Celeste. The town had three mills for grinding grain and cotton. It also had a bank, a weekly newspaper, and a public school. Celeste officially became a city in 1900. Its population grew to 850 people by the start of World War I.
Celeste in the Early 1900s
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By 1914, Celeste had two banks and three cotton gins. It also had a water system and an ice factory. There was still a weekly newspaper and about 35 other businesses. In 1926, the population reached 1,022 people. The high school and two elementary schools had 500 students.
Changes Over the Years
After the 1920s, Celeste's population went down. It dropped from 803 in 1933 to 518 by the mid-1960s. The number of businesses also decreased.
However, the town started to grow again after the 1960s. By 1976, the population was 745. In 1982, Celeste had a bank, four churches, ten stores, and a school with 300 students. The population was 733 in 1990 and 817 in 2010.
Where is Celeste Located?
Celeste is in the northwest part of Hunt County. It is located along U.S. Route 69. This road goes northwest about 40 miles to Denison. It also goes southeast about 12 miles to Greenville, which is the main city of Hunt County.
Celeste covers a total area of about 1.34 square miles (3.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Celeste?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 250 | — | |
| 1900 | 671 | 168.4% | |
| 1910 | 821 | 22.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,022 | 24.5% | |
| 1930 | 803 | −21.4% | |
| 1940 | 730 | −9.1% | |
| 1950 | 729 | −0.1% | |
| 1960 | 588 | −19.3% | |
| 1970 | 736 | 25.2% | |
| 1980 | 716 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 733 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 817 | 11.5% | |
| 2010 | 814 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 809 | −0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Makeup in 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Celeste in 2020.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 620 | 76.64% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 34 | 4.2% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.49% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 56 | 6.92% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 | 11.74% |
| Total | 809 |
In 2020, there were 809 people living in Celeste. These people lived in 320 households. There were also 252 families in the city.
Education in Celeste
The Celeste Independent School District serves the city. Students in Celeste attend schools within this district. The local high school is Celeste High School. Its sports teams are known as the Blue Devils.
Famous People From Celeste
- Audie Murphy, a very brave soldier from World War II, was born near Celeste. He was one of the most decorated soldiers in American history.
See also
In Spanish: Celeste (Texas) para niños
