Itasca, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Itasca, Texas
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"The Big Little Town"
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Location of Itasca, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,562 |
| • Density | 1,260/sq mi (486.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76055
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-37084 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410124 |
| Website | http://www.biglittletowntx.com/ |
Itasca (say "eye-TAS-kuh") is a small city in Hill County, located in the northern part of Central Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,562 people lived there.
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History of Itasca
Itasca started as a railroad station in 1881. It was built for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad. The city officially became a town in 1885.
A fun fact: In the 1984 movie Songwriter, the character played by Willie Nelson jokingly says he's going to "a weavers convention in Itasca, Texas."
Where is Itasca Located?
Itasca covers about 1.2 square miles (3.2 square kilometers) of land. The city's special saying, seen on signs and its website, is "The Big Little Town."
Itasca is located right off I-35W. It's south of Fort Worth and north of Waco. This makes Itasca almost exactly halfway between these two larger cities.
Itasca's Climate
The weather in Itasca has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
Who Lives in Itasca?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 548 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,277 | 133.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,356 | 6.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,599 | 17.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,665 | 4.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,759 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,718 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,383 | −19.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,483 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,600 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,523 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,503 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,644 | 9.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,562 | −5.0% | |
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Itasca's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Itasca had 1,562 people living there. There were 580 households and 363 families.
The people living in Itasca come from different backgrounds. Here's a quick look at the main groups:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 671 | 42.96% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 180 | 11.52% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 11 | 0.7% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 10 | 0.64% |
| Other Race (not Hispanic) | 2 | 0.13% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 59 | 3.78% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 629 | 40.27% |
| Total Population | 1,562 |
Education in Itasca
The Itasca Independent School District serves the city. This school district has three schools for students:
- Itasca High School
- Itasca Middle School
- Itasca Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Itasca (Texas) para niños
