Graford, Texas facts for kids
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Graford, Texas
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Location of Graford, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 669 |
| • Density | 929/sq mi (359.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76449
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-30380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410627 |
Graford is a small city located in Palo Pinto County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 669 people lived there.
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Where is Graford Located?
Graford is in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
How Many People Live in Graford?
The number of people living in Graford has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 481 | — | |
| 1940 | 804 | 67.2% | |
| 1950 | 655 | −18.5% | |
| 1960 | 448 | −31.6% | |
| 1970 | 613 | 36.8% | |
| 1980 | 495 | −19.2% | |
| 1990 | 561 | 13.3% | |
| 2000 | 578 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 584 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 669 | 14.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 578 people living in Graford. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Graford was 34 years. Most people in the city were White.
Education in Graford
Students in Graford attend schools run by the Graford Independent School District. The local high school is Graford High School, and their sports teams are known as the Jackrabbits.
Famous People from Graford
- Billy Gillispie is a basketball coach. He is currently the head coach for the Tarleton State men's basketball team.
- Glenn Rogers is a Republican politician. He represents District 60 in the Texas House of Representatives.
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