Marshall Creek, Texas facts for kids
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Marshall Creek, Texas
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Former Town
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Location within the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
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| • Total | 431 |
| • Density | 1,874/sq mi (723.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-46782 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388543 |
Marshall Creek was a town in Denton County, Texas, United States, with a population of 431 at the 2000 census.
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History
Original residents began moving into the small area in the late 1960s, attracted to inexpensive country living. The town had no formal government until it was incorporated in 1983 to prevent possible annexation by neighboring cities which would bring higher tax rates and more strict regulations. The town took the name of a nearby park operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Originally designed as an affordable location to purchase land for a manufactured (or mobile) homes, the area has few site-built structures. In late November 2007, Marshall Creek consolidated with neighboring Roanoke, Texas.
Consolidation
As part of the May 12, 2007, general election, Marshall Creek voters were asked if they wished to consolidate with the nearby town of Roanoke. This proposition was approved by a vote of 72-18. Roanoke voters decided on November 6, 2007 to consolidate Marshall Creek into Roanoke by an 83% margin of victory. Roanoke canvassed the election on November 19, 2007 and the consolidation became official.
Geography
Marshall Creek was located at 33°1′4″N 97°12′31″W / 33.01778°N 97.20861°W (33.017727, -97.208625).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town had a total area of 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²), all land.
Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 431 people, 153 households and 108 families residing in the town. The population density was 723.5 per square kilometre (1,874/sq mi). There were 167 housing units at an average density of 280.3 per square kilometre (726/sq mi). The racial make-up was 94.66% White, 0.23% Native American, 3.25% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.39% of the population.
There were 153 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.23.
27.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.
The median household income was $30,114 and the median family income was $30,938. Males had a median income of $25,893 and females $23,250. The per capita income was $13,972. About 13.8% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Marshall Creek is served by the Northwest Independent School District.
