Coolidge, Texas facts for kids
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Coolidge, Texas
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Location of Coolidge, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Limestone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
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| • Total | 778 |
| • Density | 1,006/sq mi (388.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76635
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-16552 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373194 |
Coolidge is a small town located in Limestone County, Texas, in the United States. It was founded in 1903. In 2020, about 778 people lived there.
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History of Coolidge, Texas
Coolidge was started in 1903 by the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway. This railway was building tracks between Hillsboro and Mexia. The same railway also helped another nearby town, Tehuacana, grow.
Coolidge stopped having train service in 1942. However, the old train station building stayed. It was later fixed up and now serves as a visitor center. For a long time, the main job in Coolidge was cotton farming. Later, by the mid-1900s, most people started raising cattle instead.
Geography of Coolidge
Coolidge is located at 31°45′9″N 96°39′2″W / 31.75250°N 96.65056°W. It is in the state of Texas.
The town covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.55 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.09 square kilometers), is water.
Coolidge Population and People
The number of people living in Coolidge has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 505 | — | |
| 1970 | 786 | — | |
| 1980 | 810 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 748 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 848 | 13.4% | |
| 2010 | 955 | 12.6% | |
| 2020 | 778 | −18.5% | |
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People in Coolidge in 2020
In 2020, there were 778 people living in Coolidge. There were 327 households and 244 families.
Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Coolidge in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 223 | 28.66% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 147 | 18.89% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 9 | 1.16% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 16 | 2.06% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 382 | 49.1% |
| Total | 778 |
Coolidge Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 848 people living in Coolidge. There were 305 households and 208 families. About 39.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together.
The age of people in town was spread out. About 31.3% were under 18 years old. About 13.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in town was 30 years.
Education in Coolidge
Students in Coolidge attend schools that are part of the Coolidge Independent School District.
Notable People from Coolidge
Some well-known people have connections to Coolidge:
- Jay T. Robbins – A US Air Force Lieutenant General. He was a fighter ace in World War II.
- E. Donnall Thomas – A doctor who won the Nobel Prize in 1990. He graduated from Coolidge Senior High School.
- Ann Williams – A dancer who was born in Coolidge.
See also
In Spanish: Coolidge (Texas) para niños
