Moody, Texas facts for kids
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Moody, Texas
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Location of Moody, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
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| • Total | 1,376 |
| • Density | 1,477.63/sq mi (570.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76557
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-49200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411153 |
Moody is a small city in McLennan County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,376 people lived there. It is part of the larger Waco area.
Geography
Moody is located in central Texas. The city covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Moody has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk since 1890:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 432 | — | |
| 1910 | 983 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,106 | 12.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,014 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 931 | −8.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,084 | 16.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,074 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,286 | 19.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,385 | 7.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,329 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,400 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,371 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,376 | 0.4% | |
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Who Lives in Moody?
In 2020, the city of Moody had 1,376 residents. There were 513 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 340 of these households were families.
The people living in Moody come from different backgrounds. Here's a look at the main groups in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 854 | 62.06% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 85 | 6.18% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 2 | 0.15% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 3 | 0.22% |
| Other Race (not Hispanic) | 2 | 0.15% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 75 | 5.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 355 | 25.8% |
| Total | 1,376 |
In 2000, there were 1,400 people living in Moody. About 82.7% of the people were White, and 8.8% were African American. Around 14.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population in Moody includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 27.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 8.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Around 20.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Moody was 36 years old.
Education
Students in Moody attend schools that are part of the Moody Independent School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Moody (Texas) para niños
