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Krum, Texas
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Motto(s): 
Building a bright future on a proud past
Location of Krum in Denton County, Texas
Location of Krum in Denton County, Texas
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
 (2020)
 • 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
Area code(s) 940
FIPS code 48-39928
GNIS feature ID 2411562

Krum is a city located in Denton County, Texas, United States. It's a growing community that has seen its population increase quite a bit over the years. In 2010, about 4,157 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 5,483 residents. This shows Krum is a place where more and more people are choosing to live.

Where is Krum Located?

Krum is situated in Denton County, Texas. The city covers a total area of about 6.4 square kilometers (which is about 2.5 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Who Lives in Krum?

Krum's Growing Population Over Time

Krum has experienced significant population growth. A "census" is like a big count of all the people living in an area. Here's how Krum's population has changed:

  • 1960: 317 people
  • 1970: 454 people
  • 1980: 917 people
  • 1990: 1,542 people
  • 2000: 1,979 people
  • 2010: 4,157 people
  • 2020: 5,483 people
  • 2023 (estimated): 6,548 people

As you can see, the number of people living in Krum has steadily increased, especially between 2000 and 2010, when it more than doubled!

Diversity in Krum

The 2020 United States census also gathered information about the different groups of people living in Krum. Out of the 5,483 residents:

  • About 72.15% were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
  • About 2.52% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
  • About 0.67% were Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic or Latino).
  • About 0.84% were Asian (not Hispanic or Latino).
  • About 0.07% were Pacific Islander (not Hispanic or Latino).
  • About 0.42% were from some other race (not Hispanic or Latino).
  • About 4.98% were of two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino).
  • About 18.35% were Hispanic or Latino (who can be of any race).

In 2020, there were 1,739 households and 1,216 families living in the city.

Education in Krum

Students in Krum attend schools that are part of the Krum Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children and teenagers living in the city.

Famous People from Krum

Krum is home to some talented individuals! The The Quebe Sisters are a famous group of violin and vocal stars. Grace, Hulda, and Sophia Quebe grew up right here in Krum. They are known for their unique musical style.

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