Denver City, Texas facts for kids
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Denver City
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| Denver City, Texas | |
Denver City, Texas
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| Nickname(s):
DC
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| Motto(s):
"A Forest of Steel Giants Against the Daylight Sky", Paul W. Scott
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Location of Denver City, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Yoakum |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.53 sq mi (6.56 km2) |
| • Land | 2.53 sq mi (6.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,573 ft (1,089 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,470 |
| • Density | 1,767/sq mi (681.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79323
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-19984 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412419 |
| Website | https://denvercitytexas.org/ |
Denver City is a small city in Yoakum County, Texas. It is located in the far western part of the state. This city is very close to the New Mexico border.
Denver City got its name from a company called Denver Productions. This company was involved in finding oil. In 2020, about 4,470 people lived here. The city sits where two main roads, Texas State Highways 214 and 83, meet.
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History of Denver City
Denver City started because of a big oil discovery. This oil was found in an area called the Wasson oil field. People began looking for oil here around 1927. A lot of oil was found in 1935.
In 1939, two people named C. S. Ameen and Ben Eggink founded the town. They combined "Denver" from an oil company with "City." This showed they believed the town would grow.
Becoming an Official City
Denver City became an official city on March 26, 1940. The town quickly set up its own government. They elected a mayor and a city council. They also started the Denver City Volunteer Fire Department. They bought a fire truck and created services like water and gas companies.
School Improvements
In 2008, the Denver City Independent School District planned big improvements. They wanted to build new school facilities. They also planned to update existing ones.
These upgrades included a new high school. They also added tennis courts and a band hall for junior high. Other new buildings were for industrial arts and sports. They also built a maintenance center and a bus barn. Many classrooms and science labs were renovated. The main field house and a parking lot were also improved.
Changes in Local Laws
On May 11, 2013, voters in Denver City made a change. People in Yoakum County and Crosby County also voted. Before this, laws stopped the sale of alcohol. After the vote, selling alcohol became legal in these areas.
Geography and Climate
Denver City covers about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Weather in Denver City
The weather in Denver City can vary a lot. Summers are usually hot. Winters are generally mild. The city gets some rain throughout the year. Snowfall is not very common.
| Climate data for Denver City, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1986–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
89 (32) |
94 (34) |
98 (37) |
107 (42) |
113 (45) |
109 (43) |
109 (43) |
104 (40) |
99 (37) |
88 (31) |
82 (28) |
113 (45) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 55.9 (13.3) |
60.8 (16.0) |
68.7 (20.4) |
76.7 (24.8) |
83.9 (28.8) |
91.8 (33.2) |
92.6 (33.7) |
91.3 (32.9) |
84.6 (29.2) |
76.4 (24.7) |
64.8 (18.2) |
56.6 (13.7) |
75.3 (24.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 41.3 (5.2) |
45.1 (7.3) |
52.3 (11.3) |
59.9 (15.5) |
68.8 (20.4) |
77.2 (25.1) |
79.0 (26.1) |
77.9 (25.5) |
71.1 (21.7) |
61.4 (16.3) |
50.0 (10.0) |
42.2 (5.7) |
60.5 (15.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26.8 (−2.9) |
29.4 (−1.4) |
36.0 (2.2) |
43.2 (6.2) |
53.8 (12.1) |
62.6 (17.0) |
65.4 (18.6) |
64.5 (18.1) |
57.6 (14.2) |
46.5 (8.1) |
35.2 (1.8) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
45.7 (7.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 6 (−14) |
−2 (−19) |
8 (−13) |
20 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
46 (8) |
55 (13) |
52 (11) |
37 (3) |
15 (−9) |
8 (−13) |
1 (−17) |
−2 (−19) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.68 (17) |
0.77 (20) |
1.10 (28) |
1.21 (31) |
2.01 (51) |
2.27 (58) |
2.45 (62) |
2.44 (62) |
2.74 (70) |
1.63 (41) |
1.00 (25) |
0.75 (19) |
19.05 (484) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.2 (3.0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.8 (2.0) |
1.9 (4.8) |
4.9 (12) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.1 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 51.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 3.1 |
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Population of Denver City
The number of people living in Denver City has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,858 | — | |
| 1960 | 4,302 | 131.5% | |
| 1970 | 4,133 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,704 | 13.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,145 | 9.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,985 | −22.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,479 | 12.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,470 | −0.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Census Information
In 2020, Denver City had 4,470 residents. There were 1,516 households in the town. About 1,012 of these were families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people. Here's a breakdown of the racial makeup in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,156 | 25.86% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 45 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.98% |
| Other/Mixed | 68 | 1.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,145 | 70.36% |
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Denver City had 4,479 people. There were 1,770 households. Most of the people (63.3%) were of Hispanic background. About 31.2% were White. Other groups included African American (1.3%), Native American (1%), and Asian (0.6%). About 2.5% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Famous People from Denver City
Some well-known people have connections to Denver City:
- Chip Bennett – a former NFL player for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Mario Lopez – a TV star known for "Saved by the Bell" and as a TV host.
See also
In Spanish: Denver City para niños
