Ector, Texas facts for kids
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Ector, Texas
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Location of Ector shown in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 737 |
| • Density | 629.9/sq mi (242.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75439
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| Area code(s) | 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-22516 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410395 |
Ector is a small city located in Fannin County, Texas, in the United States. It's a friendly place where about 737 people lived in 2020. This was a bit more than the 695 people counted in 2010.
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Where is Ector Located?
Ector is in the western part of Fannin County. A main road, Texas State Highway 56, goes right through the middle of town. If you go east on this highway for about 6 miles, you'll reach Bonham. Bonham is the main city for the county. If you go west for about 5.5 miles, you'll get to Savoy.
The city of Ector covers a total area of about 1.17 square miles (3.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Ector?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 404 | — | |
| 1920 | 454 | 12.4% | |
| 1930 | 397 | −12.6% | |
| 1940 | 457 | 15.1% | |
| 1950 | 430 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 519 | 20.7% | |
| 1970 | 549 | 5.8% | |
| 1980 | 573 | 4.4% | |
| 1990 | 494 | −13.8% | |
| 2000 | 600 | 21.5% | |
| 2010 | 695 | 15.8% | |
| 2020 | 737 | 6.0% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 600 people living in Ector. These people made up 238 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, about 56%, were married couples. Around 14% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Ector in 2000 was 35 years old. About 30% of the population was under 18.
Education in Ector
Students in Ector attend schools that are part of the Ector Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children and teens in the area.
A Look at Ector's History
Early Days and Growth
Ector began in the late 1800s. Farmers started settling near a place called Caney Creek. The town was named after one of these early settlers, Ector Owens. It was first called Victor's Station. However, postal workers said there was already a town with that name. So, the name was changed to Ector.
Mail service started in Ector in 1886. In 1892, the town got connected to the Texas and Pacific Railway. This was a big deal because it made Ector an important place for farmers to ship their crops.
By 1904, Ector had 218 residents. It also had a church, a school, and a bank. The number of people grew to 451 by 1926. At that time, there were 25 businesses in town. The population kept growing, reaching 457 in 1947.
Changes Over Time
By 1988, the population was reported as 650. However, the number of businesses in Ector had gone down. Many residents started traveling to nearby cities for work. They would commute to Sherman, which is about 20 miles west. Some also went to Denison, about 22 miles northwest.
Recent Developments
In 2017, a large project called Trident Lakes was being planned near Ector. It was meant to be a big resort and a special facility. However, by 2018, there were concerns about the project. Some investors felt that the project was not going as planned.
See also
In Spanish: Ector (Texas) para niños
