Gustine, Texas facts for kids
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Gustine, Texas
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Location of Gustine, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 392 |
| • Density | 426.1/sq mi (165.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76455
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-31628 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412715 |
Gustine is a small town located in Comanche County in Central Texas, United States. In 2020, about 392 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than the 476 people who lived there in 2010. The town was once known as Cora and even served as the county seat in the 1850s.
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Where is Gustine Located?
Gustine is found in the central part of Texas. It is entirely on land, covering an area of about 0.9 square miles (2.37 square kilometers). This means it's a fairly small town in terms of its physical size.
How Many People Live in Gustine?
The number of people living in Gustine has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 368 | — | |
| 1940 | 409 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 421 | 2.9% | |
| 1960 | 380 | −9.7% | |
| 1970 | 357 | −6.1% | |
| 1980 | 416 | 16.5% | |
| 1990 | 430 | 3.4% | |
| 2000 | 457 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 476 | 4.2% | |
| 2020 | 392 | −17.6% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 457 people living in Gustine. These people lived in 180 different homes. About 129 of these homes were families.
- Families and Households:
- About 31.7% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- Over half (53.9%) of the homes were married couples living together.
- Some homes (11.7%) had a female head of household without a husband.
- About 27.8% of homes were not families.
- Nearly one-fifth (18.3%) of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
- Age Groups:
- About 26.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- People aged 65 or older made up 19.5% of the population.
- The average age in Gustine was 38 years old.
Local News and Media
People in Gustine and Comanche County can get their news and entertainment from several sources.
Television Channels
Comanche County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth television area. This means many TV channels from those big cities are available. Some of these include KDFW-TV, KXAS-TV, WFAA-TV, and KTVT-TV.
Other nearby cities like Waco, Temple, and Killeen also have channels that cover the Gustine area. These include KCEN-TV and KWTX-TV. Channels from Abilene, Sweetwater, and Brownwood, such as KTXS-TV, also provide coverage.
Local Newspaper
The local newspaper for the area is called the Comanche Chief. It helps keep residents informed about what's happening in their community.
Education in Gustine
Students in Gustine attend schools that are part of the Gustine Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the town's children.
See also
In Spanish: Gustine (Texas) para niños
