Hughes Springs, Texas facts for kids
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Hughes Springs, Texas
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First Street in Hughes Springs
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Location of Hughes Springs, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Cass, Morris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.47 sq mi (6.39 km2) |
| • Land | 2.47 sq mi (6.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
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| • Total | 1,575 |
| • Density | 637.7/sq mi (246.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75656
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| Area code(s) | 430, 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-35300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410803 |
Hughes Springs is a small city located in the state of Texas, in the United States. It is found in two counties: Cass and Morris. In 2020, about 1,575 people lived there.
On November 4, 2022, a strong tornado hit Hughes Springs. It caused a lot of damage to the town.
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Where is Hughes Springs Located?
Hughes Springs is in the western part of Cass County. A small piece of the city also reaches into Morris County.
The city is located along two main roads: Highway 11 and Highway 49. These highways run together through the city. Highway 11 goes east about 15 miles (24 km) to a town called Linden. Highway 49 goes southeast about 9 miles (14 km) to Avinger. If you travel west on both highways, you will reach Daingerfield in about 6 miles (10 km).
The city covers a total area of about 2.47 square miles (6.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Hughes Springs
The number of people living in Hughes Springs has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 69 | — | |
| 1890 | 296 | 329.0% | |
| 1920 | 831 | — | |
| 1930 | 786 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 767 | −2.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,445 | 88.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,813 | 25.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,701 | −6.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,196 | 29.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,938 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,856 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,760 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,575 | −10.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, there were 1,575 people living in Hughes Springs. These people lived in 628 households, and 422 of these were families.
Most people in Hughes Springs are White. There are also many Black or African American residents. A smaller number of people are Hispanic or Latino, Mixed/Multi-Racial, Native American, or Asian.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,119 | 71.05% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 245 | 15.56% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 0.32% |
| Asian (NH) | 5 | 0.32% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 66 | 4.19% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 134 | 8.51% |
| Total | 1,575 |
The average age of people in Hughes Springs in 2000 was 35 years old. About 28.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 19.5% of the people were 65 years or older.
Education in Hughes Springs
Students in Hughes Springs attend schools that are part of the Hughes Springs Independent School District. The local high school is Hughes Springs High School, and their sports teams are called the Mustangs.
The Mustang baseball team has been very good, sometimes ranking among the top 100 teams in the country. Many baseball players from Hughes Springs High School have gone on to play college baseball, football, and basketball.
Local Events
Hughes Springs has been known for hosting the area's Passion Play. This is a special performance that tells a religious story.
Famous People from Hughes Springs
- Wright Patman – He was a U.S. Representative who served in the United States Congress.
See also
In Spanish: Hughes Springs para niños
