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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
728 ft (222 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 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.

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
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%
U.S. Decennial Census
Krum racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
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

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