Goldsmith, Texas facts for kids
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Goldsmith, Texas
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Location of Goldsmith, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Ector |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,140 ft (957 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 236 |
| • Density | 738/sq mi (281.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79741
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| Area code(s) | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-30044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373868 |
Goldsmith is a small city in Ector County, Texas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Odessa area. In 2020, about 236 people lived in Goldsmith.
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Geography of Goldsmith
Goldsmith is located in the northwestern part of Ector County. You can find it at these coordinates: 31°58′57″N 102°36′57″W / 31.98250°N 102.61583°W.
Roads and Nearby Cities
Texas State Highway 158 goes through Goldsmith. This highway leads about 11 miles (18 km) east to U.S. Route 385. It also goes southwest about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) to Texas State Highway 302. The city of Odessa is about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Goldsmith.
Size of the City
According to the United States Census Bureau, Goldsmith covers a total area of about 0.8 square kilometers (0.32 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population in Goldsmith
The number of people living in Goldsmith has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 670 | — | |
| 1970 | 387 | −42.2% | |
| 1980 | 409 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 297 | −27.4% | |
| 2000 | 253 | −14.8% | |
| 2010 | 257 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 236 | −8.2% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 253 people living in Goldsmith. These people lived in 101 homes, and 67 of these were families. The city had about 113 housing units in total.
The average age of people in Goldsmith in 2000 was 38 years old. About 28% of the population was under 18 years old. Also, about 16% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education in Goldsmith
Students in Goldsmith attend schools that are part of the Ector County Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Goldsmith (Texas) para niños
