Daingerfield, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daingerfield, Texas
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Part of the historic downtown
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Location in Morris County and the state of Texas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Morris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.46 sq mi (6.37 km2) |
| • Land | 2.46 sq mi (6.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,522 |
| • Density | 1,025.2/sq mi (395.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75638
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-18464 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410284 |
Daingerfield is a city in Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Morris County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
In 2010, about 2,560 people lived here. A famous bluegrass song called "Old Dangerfield" by Bill Monroe was even named after the town!
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About Daingerfield
Where is Daingerfield?
Daingerfield is located in the state of Texas. It is part of Morris County. The city covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
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Historic downtown Daingerfield
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Daingerfield has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 272 | — | |
| 1880 | 395 | 45.2% | |
| 1890 | 553 | 40.0% | |
| 1920 | 843 | — | |
| 1930 | 818 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,032 | 26.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,668 | 61.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,133 | 87.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,630 | −16.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,030 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,572 | −15.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,517 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,560 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,522 | −1.5% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 2,522 people living in Daingerfield. These people lived in 1,035 households, with 674 of them being families.
Education in Daingerfield
The schools in Daingerfield are part of the Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District. This school district is mostly in Morris County. A small part of it also reaches into Titus County.
The district has four schools in Daingerfield. One of the main schools is Daingerfield High School. In 2009, the Texas Education Agency gave the school district an "Academically Acceptable" rating. This means the schools were doing a good job.
See also
In Spanish: Daingerfield (Texas) para niños
