Mobile City, Texas facts for kids
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Mobile City, Texas
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Ivey Lane in Mobile City
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Location of Mobile City in Rockwall County, Texas
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Texas | |
| County | Rockwall | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 142 | |
| • Density | 14,000.00/sq mi (5,377.86/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972 | |
| FIPS code | 48-48858 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411129 | |
Mobile City is a small city located in Rockwall County, Texas, United States. It is found on the edge of the larger city of Rockwall. In 2020, about 142 people lived there.
Mobile City is known for having the highest population density of any city in Texas. This means a lot of people live in a very small area. In fact, it's the only city in Texas with more than 10,000 people per square mile. It is also the smallest city in the country with such a high population density.
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History of Mobile City
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Mobile City started as a mobile home park. It was located outside the official city limits of any town. On January 25, 1990, the area officially became its own city. This change helped a local business open.
After becoming a city, many improvements were made. The roads in the park were paved for the first time. Also, residents received full-time security services at no extra cost. For many years, until 2007, Mobile City was the only place in Rockwall County where certain types of businesses could operate, besides restaurants.
Geography of Mobile City
Mobile City is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 196 | — | |
| 2010 | 188 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 142 | −24.5% | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Mobile City. In 2010, there were 188 people living in the city. These people lived in 55 different homes. Out of these, 41 were families.
The city has a very high population density. This means many people live close together in a small space. There were also 60 housing units in the city.
Diversity in Mobile City
The people living in Mobile City come from different backgrounds. In 2010, about 53.7% of the residents were White. About 1.6% were African American. A small number, 0.51%, were Native American.
A large part of the population, 48.5%, identified as being from other races. About 3.2% of people identified with two or more races. A significant portion, 77.7%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
There were 57 households in Mobile City. Many of these homes, 61.4%, had children under the age of 18 living there. About 52.6% of households were married couples living together.
Some households, 19.3%, had a female head of household with no husband present. About 14.0% were non-family households. Only a small number, 8.8%, were individuals living alone. No one living alone was 65 years or older.
The average household in Mobile City had about 3.44 people. The average family size was slightly larger, with 3.49 people.
Age Distribution
The population of Mobile City is quite young. About 39.3% of the people were under the age of 18. Another 16.3% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 38.3%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
Only 5.6% of the population was between 45 and 64 years old. A very small number, 0.5%, were 65 years of age or older. The average age of people in Mobile City was 22 years old.
For every 100 females in the city, there were about 120.2 males. If we look at people aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 120.4 males.
Income Information
The average income for a household in Mobile City was $28,654. For families, the average income was $28,365. Males had an average income of $27,656, while females had an average income of $16,696.
The per capita income for the city was $8,521. This means the average income per person was $8,521. A very small percentage of the population, 1.2%, lived below the poverty line.
Education in Mobile City
Students in Mobile City attend schools that are part of the Rockwall Independent School District. This school district serves the educational needs of the community.
See also
In Spanish: Mobile City para niños
