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Jewett, Texas
Location of Jewett, Texas
Location of Jewett, Texas
Leon County Jewett.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Leon
Area
 • Total 2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2)
 • Land 2.05 sq mi (5.31 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
495 ft (151 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 793
 • Density 385.0/sq mi (148.78/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75846
Area code(s) 903, 430
FIPS code 48-37648
GNIS feature ID 2410142

Jewett is a small city located in Leon County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 793 people lived there. The city was first planned in 1871 by the International Railroad Company.

Where is Jewett Located?

Jewett is in Leon County, Texas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.1 square miles (5.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

How Many People Live in Jewett?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 227
1890 363 59.9%
1910 586
1920 460 −21.5%
1930 516 12.2%
1940 515 −0.2%
1950 598 16.1%
1960 445 −25.6%
1970 447 0.4%
1980 597 33.6%
1990 668 11.9%
2000 861 28.9%
2010 1,167 35.5%
2020 793 −32.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

In 2000, there were 861 people living in Jewett. These people lived in 333 homes, with 223 of them being families. The population density was about 418 people per square mile.

About 38% of the homes had children under 18 years old. The average home had about 2.59 people. The median age in the city was 31 years old. This means half the people were younger than 31, and half were older.

Education in Jewett

Students in Jewett attend schools that are part of the Leon Independent School District.

What is the Climate Like?

Jewett has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and humid. The winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. On climate maps, this is often shown as "Cfa."

Famous People from Jewett

Some well-known people were born in Jewett:

  • Alger "Texas" Alexander, a famous blues singer.
  • Romus Burgin, who was a U.S. Marine and also wrote books.
  • Fritz Von Erich, a professional wrestler.

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