Como, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Como, Texas
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Como, c. 1909
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Location of Como, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hopkins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 728 |
| • Density | 656/sq mi (253.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75431
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-16252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1333188 |
Como is a small town located in Hopkins County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 728 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the southeastern part of Hopkins County.
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Where is Como, Texas?
Como is found in the southeastern part of Hopkins County. It sits along State Highway 11. This highway connects Como to other towns nearby.
If you travel northwest from Como for about 10 miles (16 km), you'll reach Sulphur Springs. Sulphur Springs is the main city and the county seat for Hopkins County. A county seat is like the capital city of a county, where the government offices are.
If you go southeast from Como for about 13 miles (21 km), you'll find Winnsboro. The town of Como covers a total area of about 1.11 square miles (2.87 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area is water.
Who Lives in Como?
The number of people living in Como has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
- In 1920, Como had 827 residents.
- By 1930, the population went down to 392.
- It slowly grew to 412 in 1940 and then dropped to 356 in 1950.
- In 1960, only 300 people lived there.
- The population started growing again, reaching 474 in 1970 and 554 in 1980.
- By 1990, there were 563 people, and in 2000, it was 621.
- In 2010, the population was 702.
- Most recently, in 2020, the town had 728 residents.
Learning in Como
Students in Como attend schools that are part of the Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District. This school district serves the children living in Como and the nearby Pickton area.
Notable People from Como
Even though Como is a small town, some important people have connections to it:
- Marshall Formby was born in Como in 1911. He became a well-known politician in Texas.
- Erwin Cain is a former State Representative. This means he used to be a lawmaker for Texas. He lives in Como with his family, though his law office is in Sulphur Springs.
See also
In Spanish: Como (Texas) para niños
