Hedley, Texas facts for kids
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Hedley, Texas
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Location of Hedley, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Donley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,615 ft (797 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 275 |
| • Density | 387/sq mi (148.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79237
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-33044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410732 |
Hedley is a small city located in Donley County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 275 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 329 people who lived there in 2010.
Where is Hedley Located?
Hedley is in the southeastern part of Donley County. A main road, U.S. Highway 287, goes right through the city. This highway can take you about 14 miles (23 km) northwest to Clarendon, which is the main town of the county. If you go about 43 miles (69 km) southeast, you'll reach Childress. Another road, Texas State Highway 203, goes east from Hedley for about 30 miles (48 km) to Wellington.
The United States Census Bureau says that Hedley covers a total area of about 0.71 square miles (1.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Hedley?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 594 | — | |
| 1930 | 807 | 35.9% | |
| 1940 | 637 | −21.1% | |
| 1950 | 588 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 494 | −16.0% | |
| 1970 | 439 | −11.1% | |
| 1980 | 380 | −13.4% | |
| 1990 | 391 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 379 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 329 | −13.2% | |
| 2020 | 275 | −16.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 379 people living in Hedley. These people lived in 161 homes, and 98 of those were families. The city had about 520 people per square mile (200 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Hedley were White (about 91%). A smaller number were African American (about 2%) or Native American (about 1.5%). About 5% of the people were from other backgrounds. Around 10% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About a quarter of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (almost half) were married couples living together. About 25% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hedley in 2000 was 42 years old. About 29% of the population was under 18, and about 24% was 65 or older.
Education in Hedley
The city of Hedley has its own school system, called the Hedley Independent School District. Students in Hedley attend Hedley High School, and their sports teams are known as the Owls.
See also
In Spanish: Hedley (Texas) para niños
