Douglassville, Texas facts for kids
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Douglassville, Texas
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Location of Douglassville, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cass |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.33 sq mi (16.38 km2) |
| • Land | 6.33 sq mi (16.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 211 |
| • Density | 33.33/sq mi (12.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75560
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-21112 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412445 |
Douglassville is a small town located in Cass County, Texas, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work, just like any other town. In 2020, about 211 people lived here. The town's population has changed a bit over the years, growing from 175 people in 2000 to 229 in 2010, before decreasing slightly to 211 in 2020.
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Geography of Douglassville
Douglassville is in the northern part of Cass County. You can find it where two main roads, Texas Highway 8 and Texas Highway 77, meet. These highways connect Douglassville to other nearby towns.
How to Get Around Douglassville
- Highway 8 goes north about 10 miles (16 km) to Maud.
- Highway 8 also goes south about 13 miles (21 km) to Linden, which is the main town for Cass County.
- Highway 77 goes southeast about 13 miles (21 km) to Atlanta.
- Highway 77 also goes west about 19 miles (31 km) to Naples.
Land Area of Douglassville
The United States Census Bureau says that Douglassville covers a total area of about 6.33 square miles (16.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population of Douglassville
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| 1960 | 172 | — | |
| 1970 | 282 | 64.0% | |
| 1980 | 228 | −19.1% | |
| 1990 | 192 | −15.8% | |
| 2000 | 175 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 229 | 30.9% | |
| 2020 | 211 | −7.9% | |
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In 2000, the town had 175 residents living in 76 households. By 2020, the population was 211 people.
Age Groups in Douglassville
The population in Douglassville is made up of people of all ages.
- About 25% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 41 years old.
Education in Douglassville
Students in Douglassville attend schools that are part of the Atlanta Independent School District. This school district serves a large part of Cass County.
Local Schools and Colleges
- Most of Cass County, including the Atlanta Independent School District, is also served by Texarkana College. This means students can go there for higher education.
- In the past, the Atlanta ISD ran a school called Douglas School. It taught students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
- In 1970, a new school, Atlanta High School, opened. After that, Douglas School became a school for younger students, from kindergarten to 8th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Douglassville (Texas) para niños
