Kress, Texas facts for kids
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Kress, Texas
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Kress water tower, September 2010
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Location of Kress, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Swisher |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,471 ft (1,058 m) |
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| • Total | 596 |
| • Density | 1,046/sq mi (402.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79052
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-39904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1360768 |
Kress is a city in Swisher County, Texas, United States. The population was 596 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Kress is located at 34°21′54″N 101°44′53″W / 34.36500°N 101.74806°W (34.365010, –101.748129).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 square mile (1.5 km2), all land.
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 156 | 26.17% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 20 | 3.36% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.5% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 14 | 2.35% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 402 | 67.45% |
| Total | 596 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 596 people, 334 households, and 253 families residing in the city.
Education
The City of Kress is served by the Kress Independent School District and home to the Kress High School Kangaroos.
Notable person
- Stella Garza-Hicks, Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
See also
In Spanish: Kress (Texas) para niños
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