Marquez, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marquez, Texas
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Marquez Post Office
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Location of Marquez, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Leon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.40 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
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| • Total | 181 |
| • Density | 138.2/sq mi (53.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77865
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-46752 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411039 |
Marquez (pronounced mar-KAY) is a small city in Leon County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 181 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the heart of Texas.
About Marquez
Marquez is located in Leon County, Texas. It is a small city with a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Marquez has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 381 | — | |
| 1950 | 287 | −24.7% | |
| 1960 | 194 | −32.4% | |
| 1970 | 185 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 231 | 24.9% | |
| 1990 | 270 | 16.9% | |
| 2000 | 220 | −18.5% | |
| 2010 | 263 | 19.5% | |
| 2020 | 181 | −31.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 220 people living in Marquez. These people lived in 90 different homes. About 31% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Marquez was 41 years old.
Education in Marquez
Students in Marquez attend schools in the Leon Independent School District. This school district serves the city and surrounding areas.
See also
In Spanish: Marquez (Texas) para niños
