Mingus, Texas facts for kids
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Mingus, Texas
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Location of Mingus, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 223 |
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| • Density | 165.81/sq mi (64.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76463
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-48720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411120 |
Mingus is a small city in Palo Pinto County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 223 people lived there. It is a quiet place with an interesting past.
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History of Mingus
In the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, Mingus was known as a place where many shops and gathering spots were popular. People from nearby areas would visit these places. This time in Mingus's history was even mentioned in a funny country song called "Road to Mingus." The song was by John Clay and the Lost Austin Band.
The song tells a story about young men from a nearby town who visited Mingus. It talks about their journey home and a close call with a train. Over time, the number of these businesses in Mingus decreased.
Geography and Climate
Where is Mingus?
Mingus is located in Texas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.5 square miles (4.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is the climate like?
The weather in Mingus has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 570 | — | |
| 1950 | 310 | −45.6% | |
| 1960 | 253 | −18.4% | |
| 1970 | 273 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 212 | −22.3% | |
| 1990 | 215 | 1.4% | |
| 2000 | 246 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 235 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 223 | −5.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2000, there were 246 people living in Mingus. These people lived in 110 households. About 59 of these households were families. The city had about 158 people per square mile (64 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Mingus were White (about 89.84%). There were also people who identified as Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 10.57% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population of Mingus is spread out across different age groups:
- About 23.6% of people were under 18 years old.
- About 10.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 18.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Mingus was 43 years old.
Education
Students living in Mingus attend schools in the Gordon Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Mingus (Texas) para niños
