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Krum, Texas
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Building a bright future on a proud past
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Location of Krum in Denton County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.58 sq mi (6.68 km2) |
| • Land | 2.58 sq mi (6.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,483 |
| • Density | 1,947.98/sq mi (752.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76249
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-39928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411562 |
Krum is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,157 at the 2010 census, more than doubling its 2000 census population of 1,984. By 2020, its population was 5,483.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 317 | — | |
| 1970 | 454 | 43.2% | |
| 1980 | 917 | 102.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,542 | 68.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,979 | 28.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,157 | 110.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,483 | 31.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 6,548 | 57.5% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3,956 | 72.15% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 138 | 2.52% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 37 | 0.67% |
| Asian (NH) | 46 | 0.84% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 23 | 0.42% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 273 | 4.98% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,006 | 18.35% |
| Total | 5,483 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,483 people, 1,739 households, and 1,216 families residing in the city.
Education
Krum is served by the Krum Independent School District.
Notable people
- The Quebe Sisters violin and vocal stars: Grace, Hulda and Sophia Quebe grew up in Krum.
See also
In Spanish: Krum (Texas) para niños
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