Meadow, Texas facts for kids
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Meadow, Texas
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Location of Meadow, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Terry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,333 ft (1,016 m) |
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| • Total | 601 |
| • Density | 373.3/sq mi (144.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79345
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-47316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1362550 |
Meadow is a small town in Terry County, Texas, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 601 people.
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Where is Meadow Located?
Meadow is found at specific coordinates: 33°20′18″N 102°12′28″W / 33.33833°N 102.20778°W. This means it is located in the northern hemisphere, west of the prime meridian.
The United States Census Bureau says that Meadow covers a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Meadow?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 324 | — | |
| 1940 | 408 | 25.9% | |
| 1950 | 490 | 20.1% | |
| 1960 | 484 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 491 | 1.4% | |
| 1980 | 571 | 16.3% | |
| 1990 | 547 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 658 | 20.3% | |
| 2010 | 593 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 601 | 1.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 658 people living in Meadow. These people lived in 213 different homes. Most of these homes (177) were families.
The town had about 411 people per square mile. There were 236 housing units, which means about 147 homes per square mile.
People and Families in 2000
In 2000, about 78% of the people in Meadow were White. About 15% were from other racial backgrounds. More than half of the population, about 58%, were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Many homes (43%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (71%) were married couples. About 15% of all homes were single people living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average home had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.4 people.
Age and Income
In Meadow, about 33% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 31 years old.
The average income for a home in Meadow was $29,250 per year. For families, the average income was $34,167 per year. About 16% of the families and people in Meadow lived below the poverty line. This included 16% of those under 18.
Education in Meadow
Students in Meadow attend schools run by the Meadow Independent School District. The town is home to the Meadow High School, whose sports teams are called the Broncos.
Music and Events
Meadow is known for its "Meadow Musical." This event has been held for over 46 years. It takes place every second Saturday.
Famous People from Meadow
- Shirley Hooper: She was born in Meadow. She later became the 18th Secretary of State for New Mexico.
- Sonny Curtis: He is a musician. He was a member of the famous band The Crickets.
See also
In Spanish: Meadow (Texas) para niños
