Mart, Texas facts for kids
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Mart, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | McLennan, Limestone |
| 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 | 532 ft (162 m) |
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| • Total | 1,748 |
| • Density | 1,682/sq mi (649.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76664
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-46824 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411043 |
Mart is a small city located in the state of Texas, United States. It is found in both Limestone and McLennan counties. In 2020, about 1,748 people lived there.
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Where is Mart Located?
Mart is in Texas, a large state in the southern United States. The city covers a total area of about 3.4 square kilometers (1.31 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Mart?
The number of people living in Mart has changed over the years. In 1910, nearly 3,000 people lived there. The population grew a bit until the 1940s, then it slowly decreased. By 2020, the population was 1,748.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 2,939 | — | |
| 1920 | 3,105 | 5.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,853 | −8.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,856 | 0.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,269 | −20.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,197 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,183 | −0.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,324 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,004 | −13.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,273 | 13.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,209 | −2.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,748 | −20.9% | |
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People from many different backgrounds live in Mart. In 2020, the city had 1,748 residents living in 634 households. About 450 of these households were families.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (NH) | 954 | 54.58% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 446 | 25.51% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 14 | 0.8% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.06% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 4 | 0.23% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 108 | 6.18% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 220 | 12.59% |
| Total | 1,748 |
Education in Mart
Students in Mart attend schools that are part of the Mart Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to children and teens in the city.
Famous People from Mart
Many interesting people have connections to Mart, Texas. Some were born there, while others grew up in the city.
- Quan Cosby was a talented wide receiver for the University of Texas football team. He also played for four different teams in the NFL, which is the National Football League.
- Frankie Lee was a soul blues singer. He was born in Mart and became known for his music.
- Jesse Plemons is an actor who grew up in Mart. You might recognize him from popular TV shows like Friday Night Lights, Breaking Bad, and Fargo.
- Cullen Rogers was a football player. He played for Texas A&M and later for the Pittsburgh Steelers, an NFL team.
- E. Donnall Thomas was a very important scientist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1990 for his work.
- Cindy Walker was a famous songwriter. She wrote many country music songs and is even in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Gallery
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Downtown Mart, Texas
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Waston Feed Store
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United States Post Office
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First United Methodist Church
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First Baptist Church
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See also
In Spanish: Mart (Texas) para niños
