McDade, Texas facts for kids
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McDade, Texas
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 McDade, Texas
Location in Texas
McDade, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.0 sq mi (10 km2) |
| • Land | 4.0 sq mi (10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 720 |
| • Density | 180/sq mi (69.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78650
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| FIPS code | 48-45564 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1341178 |
McDade is a small community in Bastrop County, Texas, United States. It's located along U.S. Route 290. In 2020, about 720 people lived there.
McDade is about 9 miles (14 km) east of Elgin and 34 miles (55 km) east of Austin. It's also 21 miles (34 km) west of Giddings.
McDade's Interesting History
McDade became a "census-designated place" (CDP) for the first time in the 2010 census. A CDP is a special area defined by the government just for counting people.
The community gets its name from James W. McDade. He was an important owner of shares in the Houston and Texas Central Railroad back in 1869.
For many years, McDade was the childhood home of Gale Storm. She was a famous television and recording star in the 1950s. Her mother owned a hat shop in the town.
One of the most successful businesses in McDade's history was McDade Pottery. It made pottery from 1863 until 1942.
Where is McDade Located?
McDade is located in Bastrop County, Texas. The United States Census Bureau says that McDade covers a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in McDade?
The McDade Independent School District serves students in the area.
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 720 people living in McDade. These people lived in 368 households, and 268 of those were families.
The population of McDade has been counted in censuses over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 720 | — | |
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Here's a look at the different groups of people living in McDade in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 394 | 54.72% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 4 | 0.56% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 2 | 0.28% |
| Some Other Race (not Hispanic) | 2 | 0.28% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 28 | 3.89% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 290 | 40.28% |
| Total | 720 |
See also
In Spanish: McDade (Texas) para niños
