Daisetta, Texas facts for kids
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Daisetta, Texas
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Location of Daisetta, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
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| • Total | 923 |
| • Density | 759.46/sq mi (293.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77533
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-18476 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410285 |
Daisetta is a city in Liberty County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 923 people lived there.
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History of Daisetta
The city of Daisetta got its name from two local residents, Daisy Barrett and Etta White.
Geography and Sinkholes
Daisetta is a small city, covering about 1.5 square miles (3.8 square kilometers) of land.
What is a Salt Dome?
Daisetta is built on top of something called a salt dome. Imagine a huge, underground bubble of salt that has slowly pushed its way up through layers of rock over millions of years. These salt domes can be very stable, but sometimes they can cause interesting geological features.
Famous Sinkholes
Sometimes, when these salt domes collapse, or when companies drill for oil nearby, the ground above can sink. This creates large holes called sinkholes. Daisetta has experienced a few of these.
A sinkhole formed in 1969, and then a larger one grew from it in 1981. This 1981 sinkhole is now a lake. It grew to be about 250 feet (76 meters) wide and 30 feet (9 meters) deep.
Another large sinkhole appeared in 2008. People in the area nicknamed it "Sinkhole de Mayo." It was about 600 feet (183 meters) long, 525 feet (160 meters) wide, and up to 150 feet (46 meters) deep. Experts think it might have been caused by the salt dome collapsing, possibly because of oil drilling in the area. Even after it stopped growing, officials watched it closely to make sure residents were safe.
People of Daisetta
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Daisetta has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,084 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,177 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 969 | −17.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,034 | 6.7% | |
| 2010 | 966 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 923 | −4.5% | |
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Who Lives in Daisetta?
In 2020, there were 923 people living in Daisetta. Most people in Daisetta are White (83.21%). Other groups include Black or African American (3.68%), Native American (0.54%), Asian (0.11%), and people of two or more races (5.2%). About 6.72% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 369 households in the city. Many households (39.6%) had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.8 people.
The median age in Daisetta was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older. About 29.9% of the population was under 18.
Education
The Hull-Daisetta Independent School District serves the city of Daisetta. Students in Daisetta attend schools within this district. The local high school is Hull-Daisetta High School, and their sports teams are called the Bobcats.
After high school, students from the Hull-Daisetta ISD area can attend Lee College.
Notable Person
- Oscar Griffin, Jr., a well-known journalist, was born in Daisetta.
See also
In Spanish: Daisetta (Texas) para niños
