Denver City, Texas
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Denver City
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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, Gaines |
| 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 town in Texas, located mostly in Yoakum County with a small part in Gaines County. It is in the far western area of the state, near the border with New Mexico. The town got its name from an oil company called Denver Productions.
In 2020, about 4,470 people lived in Denver City. This was a slight decrease from the 4,479 people counted in 2010. You can find Denver City where Texas State Highways 214 and 83 meet.
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The Story of Denver City
Denver City began because of a big discovery of oil in an area called the Wasson oil pool. An "oil pool" is a place where oil is found deep underground. People started looking for oil in 1927. Things really took off after a major oil discovery in 1935.
In 1939, two people named C. S. Ameen and Ben Eggink officially started the town. They combined "Denver" from the oil company Denver Productions with "City." This showed they believed the town would grow and do well.
Growing the Community
Denver City officially became a town on March 26, 1940. Soon after, the community set up its own government. This included a mayor and a city council. They also started the Denver City Volunteer Fire Department. Important services like a water company and a gas company were also created.
In 2008, the Denver City Independent School District planned many improvements for its schools. This included building a new high school, tennis courts, and special halls for music and industrial arts. They also upgraded sports facilities, classrooms, science labs, and parking areas. These changes helped make the schools better for students.
In 2013, people in Denver City and nearby areas voted to change some local rules. These changes allowed for new types of sales in the community.
Where is Denver City?
Denver City covers an area of 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 quite a bit throughout the year. Summers are generally hot, and winters are cool. The area receives a moderate amount of rain, mostly during the warmer months.
| 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 maximum °F (°C) | 75.9 (24.4) |
79.7 (26.5) |
86.2 (30.1) |
91.0 (32.8) |
97.0 (36.1) |
102.4 (39.1) |
100.5 (38.1) |
99.6 (37.6) |
96.5 (35.8) |
91.9 (33.3) |
81.6 (27.6) |
74.4 (23.6) |
104.3 (40.2) |
| 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) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 15.5 (−9.2) |
18.0 (−7.8) |
22.4 (−5.3) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
40.7 (4.8) |
54.6 (12.6) |
60.5 (15.8) |
59.3 (15.2) |
47.2 (8.4) |
32.3 (0.2) |
21.0 (−6.1) |
14.4 (−9.8) |
10.6 (−11.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 5 (−15) |
−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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Who Lives in Denver City?
A census is a count of all the people living in a place. It helps us understand how communities are growing and changing over time.
| Historical population | |||
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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% | |
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People of Denver City
The most recent count in 2020 showed that 4,470 people lived in Denver City. These residents made up 1,516 households and 1,012 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,156 | 25.86% |
| Black or African American (non-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% |
The 2010 census counted 4,479 people living in the town. At that time, the population included 63.3% Hispanic residents, 31.2% White residents, 1.3% African American residents, 1% Native American residents, 0.6% Asian residents, and 2.5% from two or more racial backgrounds.
Famous Faces from Denver City
- Chip Bennett is a former NFL player. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals.
See also
In Spanish: Denver City para niños
