Emory, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Emory, Texas
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Emory City Hall
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Location of Emory, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Rains |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.98 sq mi (5.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
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| • Total | 1,251 |
| • Density | 631.82/sq mi (244.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75440
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| Area code | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-24216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410438 |
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| Texas State Highways |   |
| Website | https://www.cityofemory.com/ |
Emory is a small city in Rains County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,251 people lived there. Emory is also the county seat of Rains County, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are located.
The city was once called Springville. Both the city and Rains County are named after a person named Emory Rains. He was a lawmaker from the area. Emory Rains helped create a special law in Texas called the Homestead Law. This law helped protect people's homes and land. Later, other parts of the United States used this law as an example. When Rains County was created, people voted for Emory to be the county seat.
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Where is Emory Located?
Emory is a small city, covering about 1.98 square miles (5.12 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
The city is located between two popular lakes in Texas. To the west is Lake Tawakoni, and to the east is Lake Fork Reservoir. These lakes are great for fishing and other outdoor activities.
What is Emory's Climate Like?
Emory has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are hot and humid. The winters are usually mild, not too cold.
Who Lives in Emory?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 353 | — | |
| 1900 | 426 | 20.7% | |
| 1920 | 800 | — | |
| 1930 | 750 | −6.2% | |
| 1940 | 700 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 648 | −7.4% | |
| 1960 | 570 | −12.0% | |
| 1970 | 693 | 21.6% | |
| 1980 | 813 | 17.3% | |
| 1990 | 963 | 18.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,021 | 6.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,239 | 21.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,251 | 1.0% | |
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Emory has grown over the years. In 1890, there were 353 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,251 people.
Diversity in Emory
The people living in Emory come from different backgrounds. Here's a look at the population in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 958 | 76.58% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 59 | 4.72% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 8 | 0.64% |
| Asian (NH) | 8 | 0.64% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 73 | 5.84% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 | 11.43% |
| Total | 1,251 |
Households and Families
In 2020, there were 468 households in Emory. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 305 of these were families.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.32 people. The average family had about 2.94 people.
Age Groups
The population in Emory includes people of all ages.
- About 22.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 19.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Emory was about 38.9 years.
Education in Emory
The students in Emory go to schools in the Rains Independent School District.
In 2019, the Rains LadyCats softball team won their first state championship! They played against the Hallettsville High School Lady Brahmas in Austin, TX, and won with a score of 6-2.
See also
In Spanish: Emory (Texas) para niños
