Combine, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Combine, Texas
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Location of Combine in Kaufman County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Kaufman, Dallas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.58 sq mi (19.64 km2) |
| • Land | 7.28 sq mi (18.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,245 |
| • Density | 296.17/sq mi (114.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75159
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-16216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410208 |
| Website | http://combinetx.com |
Combine is a small city in the state of Texas, United States. It's special because it's located in two different counties: Dallas County and Kaufman County. In 2020, about 2,245 people called Combine home.
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Where is Combine Located?
Combine is found in the northeastern part of Texas. The city covers an area of about 18 square kilometers (which is about 7 square miles). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.8 square kilometers, is water.
How Many People Live in Combine?
The number of people living in Combine has grown over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 249 | — | |
| 1980 | 688 | 176.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,329 | 93.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,788 | 34.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,942 | 8.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,245 | 15.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,595 | 33.6% | |
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In 2020, there were 2,245 people living in Combine. These people lived in 691 households, and 608 of these were families.
Who Lives in Combine?
When we look at the different groups of people living in Combine in 2020, here's what we find:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,516 | 67.53% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 599 | 26.68% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic or Latino) | 73 | 3.25% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic or Latino) | 22 | 0.98% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 21 | 0.94% |
| Asian (not Hispanic or Latino) | 13 | 0.58% |
| Some Other Race (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1 | 0.04% |
| Total | 2,245 |
Education in Combine
Students in Combine attend schools from two different school districts. This depends on which county they live in.
Crandall Independent School District
If students live in the Kaufman County part of Combine, they go to schools in the Crandall Independent School District. These schools are located in the nearby city of Crandall.
- Wilson Elementary School
- Crandall Middle School
- Crandall High School
Dallas Independent School District (DISD)
Students living in the Dallas County part of Combine attend schools that are part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). These schools are in Seagoville.
- Seagoville Elementary School
- Seagoville Middle School
- Seagoville High School
Before 2012, elementary students in the DISD part of Combine went to two different schools based on their grade. After 2012, with a new school opening, all elementary students in this area started going to Seagoville Elementary for grades from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade.
College Opportunities
For higher education, students in the Dallas County part of Combine can attend Dallas College. Students in the Kaufman County part of Combine can attend Trinity Valley Community College.
See also
In Spanish: Combine (Texas) para niños
