Gholson, Texas facts for kids
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Gholson, Texas
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Location of Gholson, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.73 sq mi (22.60 km2) |
| • Land | 8.71 sq mi (22.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,250 |
| • Density | 143.2/sq mi (55.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76705
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-29408 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410586 |
Gholson is a small city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,250 people lived there. It is part of the larger Waco area.
People first settled in this area in the 1840s. It was first called Sardis. Later, it was named Gholson after two early settlers, brothers Benjamin and Samuel Gholson. This name became official for the post office in 1887.
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Where is Gholson Located?
Gholson is about 12 miles northwest of Waco. You can find it where two roads, FMs 933 and 1858, meet.
The city covers an area of about 11.7 square miles (30.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. As of a recent check, Gholson does not have any traffic lights.
Gholson's Climate
The weather in Gholson is usually hot and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa".
How Many People Live in Gholson?
The number of people living in Gholson has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 263 | — | |
| 1990 | 692 | 163.1% | |
| 2000 | 922 | 33.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,061 | 15.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,250 | 17.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 922 people living in Gholson. There were 347 households and 275 families. The population density was about 78.6 people per square mile.
Most people in Gholson were White (89.91%). There were also African American (4.56%), Native American (1.84%), and Pacific Islander (0.11%) residents. About 2.71% were from other races, and 0.87% were from two or more races. About 6.94% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.7% of households had children under 18. Most households (65.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.66 people, and the average family had 2.98 people.
The median age in Gholson was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older. About 25.3% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a household in Gholson was $37,500. For families, it was $41,875. The average income per person was $15,868. About 11.0% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 10.8% of those under 18 and 17.5% of those 65 or older.
Education in Gholson
Public schools in Gholson are managed by the Gholson Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Gholson (Texas) para niños
