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Mildred, Texas
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Location of Mildred, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.36 sq mi (6.12 km2) |
| • Land | 2.30 sq mi (5.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 399 |
| • Density | 169.1/sq mi (65.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-48372 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412994 |
Mildred is a small town located in Navarro County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 399 people lived there.
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History of Mildred
Mildred is found about seven miles southeast of Corsicana. It's along U.S. Highway 287 in the southern part of Navarro County. This town started as a stop for trains on the Texas and Brazos Valley line in the late 1890s. A post office opened in Mildred in 1897.
Oil Boom and Decline
The town quickly grew after oil was found nearby in 1900. Its population went up to several hundred people. However, by 1905, the oil boom ended. The town then started to shrink, and its post office closed in 1907.
By the mid-1930s, Mildred had a few stores, a church, a school, and some houses. In 1936, only 61 people lived there. After World War II, many stores closed. By the mid-1960s, only a school, a church, and a few homes remained.
Recent Growth
In the 1980s, Mildred's population began to grow again. By 1990, about 173 people lived in the town. By 2000, the population had more than doubled, reaching 405 residents.
Geography of Mildred
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Mildred covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (6.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.2 square miles (5.95 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.17 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 282 | — | |
| 1990 | 173 | −38.7% | |
| 2000 | 405 | 134.1% | |
| 2010 | 368 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 399 | 8.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2000, there were 405 people living in Mildred. These people made up 132 households and 111 families. The town had about 183 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Mildred?
Many different groups of people live in Mildred. Most residents were White (90.12%), with smaller numbers of African American (6.91%) and Asian (0.49%) people. About 6.42% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (75%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.98 people.
Age Groups
The population in Mildred was spread out across different age groups. About 31.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 30.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 11.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Mildred was 33 years.
Education in Mildred
The Mildred Independent School District serves the town of Mildred. This school district provides education for the children and young people living in the area.
