Detroit, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Detroit, Texas
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U.S. Route 82 and East Garner Drive in Detroit
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Location of Detroit, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Red River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.58 sq mi (4.10 km2) |
| • Land | 1.58 sq mi (4.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
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| • Total | 704 |
| • Density | 431.46/sq mi (166.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75436
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-20128 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412421 |
| Website | [1] |
Detroit is a small town located in Red River County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 704 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history, like many towns in Texas.
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Discovering Detroit's Location
Detroit, Texas, covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits. It's a part of the beautiful landscape of Texas.
Who Lives in Detroit?
The population of Detroit has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 1,064 | — | |
| 1950 | 679 | −36.2% | |
| 1960 | 576 | −15.2% | |
| 1970 | 668 | 16.0% | |
| 1980 | 805 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 706 | −12.3% | |
| 2000 | 776 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 732 | −5.7% | |
| 2020 | 704 | −3.8% | |
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In 2020, 704 people lived in Detroit. These people made up 283 households and 192 families. Most residents were White (about 82%), with African Americans making up the next largest group (about 9.6%). There were also smaller numbers of Native Americans, Asians, and people of mixed heritage. About 3.27% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 776 people living in Detroit. About 33% of households had children under 18. The average age of residents was 34 years old. This means there was a good mix of young people, adults, and older residents.
Famous People from Detroit
One notable person connected to Detroit is John Nance Garner. He was the 32nd Vice President of the United States. This is a very important job, second only to the President! While he was born near Detroit, he spent most of his life in Uvalde, which is in a different part of Texas.
Learning in Detroit
Students in Detroit attend schools within the Detroit Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children and teens living in the town and surrounding areas.
Images for kids
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First Christian Church
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Old building
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John Nance Garner House
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See also
In Spanish: Detroit (Texas) para niños
