Goodlow, Texas facts for kids
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Goodlow, Texas
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Location of Goodlow, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
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| • Total | 178 |
| • Density | 172.8/sq mi (66.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-30188 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410620 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 345 | — | |
| 1980 | 343 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 319 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 264 | −17.2% | |
| 2010 | 200 | −24.2% | |
| 2020 | 178 | −11.0% | |
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Goodlow is a small city located in Navarro County, Texas, in the United States. In the year 2020, about 178 people lived there.
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Goodlow's Location and Size
Goodlow is found in Navarro County, Texas. The city covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Goodlow's History: How It Started
Goodlow was first settled around the year 1900. It was built on land that belonged to a person named Harry Goodlow.
In the mid-1930s, Goodlow was mainly a community for African American families. It had two churches and two schools. Many houses were also built there.
After World War II, the schools in Goodlow joined with the schools in a nearby town called Kerens. Even with this change, the community of Goodlow kept growing.
Goodlow officially became a city in 1978. This happened after the city of Kerens decided not to add Goodlow to its own area.
Who Lives in Goodlow: Population Facts
The number of people living in Goodlow has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 200 people. By 2020, the population was 178.
People and Backgrounds in Goodlow
The 2020 census showed different groups of people living in Goodlow. Most residents were Black or African American. A smaller number were White. Some people identified as Native American or from more than one race.
A small part of the population was also Hispanic or Latino. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
Here is a quick look at the population changes:
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 13 | 26 | 6.50% | 14.61% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 174 | 133 | 87.00% | 74.72% |
| Native American (not Hispanic) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.56% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other Race (not Hispanic) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.56% |
| Mixed Race (not Hispanic) | 1 | 10 | 0.50% | 5.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12 | 7 | 6.00% | 3.93% |
| Total | 200 | 178 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in Goodlow
Students living in Goodlow attend schools that are part of the Kerens Independent School District. This school district serves the city and surrounding areas.
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Location of Goodlow, Texas
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Navarro County, Texas
See also
In Spanish: Goodlow (Texas) para niños
