Hooks, Texas facts for kids
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Hooks, Texas
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Location of Hooks, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,518 |
| • Density | 1,300.4/sq mi (502.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75561
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-34736 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410789 |
Hooks is a city located in Bowie County, Texas, in the United States. It's part of the larger Texarkana metropolitan area. In 2020, about 2,518 people lived in Hooks.
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What is Hooks Like?
Hooks is a small city in Texas. It covers an area of about 2.1 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Hooks?
The number of people living in Hooks has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from 1950 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 2,319 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,048 | −11.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,545 | 24.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,507 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,684 | 7.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,973 | 10.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,769 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,518 | −9.1% | |
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A Look at the People in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,518 people living in Hooks. These people made up 1,161 households and 760 families.
The city is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here's a breakdown of the racial groups in Hooks as of 2020 (NH means Non-Hispanic):
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,726 | 68.55% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 370 | 14.69% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 14 | 0.56% |
| Asian (NH) | 15 | 0.6% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 155 | 6.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 238 | 9.45% |
| Total | 2,518 |
Education in Hooks
Students in Hooks attend schools that are part of the Hooks Independent School District. This district provides education for the children living in the city.
Famous People from Hooks
Many interesting people have come from Hooks, Texas. Here are a few of them:
- Wilbert Brown: An American football player who played as a lineman for NFL teams like the San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins.
- Shane Halter: A professional baseball player who played for MLB teams such as the New York Mets and Detroit Tigers.
- Durwood Merrill (1938–2003): A well-known baseball umpire in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1999.
- Billy Sims: A talented American football running back who played for the NFL's Detroit Lions. He also won the 1978 Heisman Trophy while playing for the University of Oklahoma.
- Jeremiah Trotter: An American football linebacker who played for several NFL teams and was chosen for the Pro Bowl four times.
- Gary Wright: A professional race car driver.
See also
In Spanish: Hooks (Texas) para niños
