Malone, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Malone, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
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| • Total | 237 |
| • Density | 518.59/sq mi (200.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76660
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-46260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412934 |
Malone is a small town located in Hill County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 237 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Texas.
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Malone's Location and Size
Malone is found in the eastern part of Hill County, right in Central Texas. A main road, Texas State Highway 171, goes through the middle of the town.
This highway connects Malone to other nearby places. If you travel northwest about 16 miles (26 km), you'll reach Hillsboro. Hillsboro is the main city, or county seat, for Hill County. If you go southeast about 7 miles (11 km), you'll find Hubbard.
The United States Census Bureau says that Malone covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part (less than 1%) being water.
People Living in Malone
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 488 | — | |
| 1930 | 481 | −1.4% | |
| 1940 | 429 | −10.8% | |
| 1950 | 352 | −17.9% | |
| 1960 | 240 | −31.8% | |
| 1970 | 305 | 27.1% | |
| 1980 | 315 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 306 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 278 | −9.2% | |
| 2010 | 269 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 237 | −11.9% | |
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The number of people living in Malone has changed over the years. In 1920, almost 500 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 237.
In the year 2000, there were 278 people living in Malone. These people lived in 107 different homes. About 69 of these homes were families.
Most people in Malone were White (about 68%). About 19% were African American, and nearly 10% were from other backgrounds. About 15% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (about 36%) had children under 18 living there. About 43% of homes were married couples. Some homes (about 14%) had a female head of household without a husband.
The average age of people in Malone in 2000 was 31 years old. About 32% of the population was under 18. About 15% of the people were 65 years or older.
Learning in Malone
The town of Malone has its own school system, called the Malone Independent School District. This school district has one main campus.
This campus is called Malone Elementary. It teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way up to eighth grade. So, kids in Malone can go to school right in their hometown for many years.
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Location of Malone, Texas
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Hill County Malone
See also
In Spanish: Malone (Texas) para niños
