Hawk Cove, Texas facts for kids
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Hawk Cove, Texas
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Location of Hawk Cove, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hunt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 452 |
| • Density | 1,222/sq mi (475.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75474
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-32810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410717 |
Hawk Cove is a small city in Hunt County, Texas, United States. It's a quiet place where 452 people lived as of the 2020 census. Hawk Cove is part of the larger Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Metropolitan area. This means it's connected to the big cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.
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History of Hawk Cove
Hawk Cove started as a community in the early 1970s. Two property owners, Sawyer and Culberson, began developing the area. At first, the properties were known by fun names like Whiskers Retreat Nos. 1, 2, and 3.
In January 1999, the community officially became a city and was named Hawk Cove. The city has grown since then. Its population increased quite a bit between 2000 and 2008.
Where is Hawk Cove?
Hawk Cove is located in the southern part of Hunt County, Texas. You can find it south of State Highway 276. It is also east of FM 751. The city is about 16 miles south of Greenville.
The city is quite small in size. It covers about 0.3 square miles of land. A big part of Hawk Cove is right on Lake Tawakoni. This large lake was built in 1960 and covers about 36,700 acres.
People in Hawk Cove
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 457 | — | |
| 2010 | 483 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 452 | −6.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2000, about 457 people lived in Hawk Cove. By 2020, the population was 452. The city has a mix of different people and families. Many households include children under 18. The average age of people living in Hawk Cove is around 40 years old.
Education in Hawk Cove
Students in Hawk Cove attend public schools managed by the Quinlan Independent School District.
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Location of Hawk Cove, Texas
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Map of Hunt County showing Hawk Cove
