Moore, Texas facts for kids
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Moore, Texas
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Location of Moore, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Frio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km2) |
| • Land | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 610 |
| • Density | 100.0/sq mi (38.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78057
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-49224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1363092 |
Moore is a small community in Frio County, Texas, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population for official records. In 2020, about 610 people lived there.
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Where is Moore Located?
Moore is in the northeastern part of Frio County. You can find it at these coordinates: 29°03′56″N 99°00′48″W / 29.065636°N 99.013345°W.
The main highway, Interstate 35, goes right through the community. You can get on or off the highway at Exit 114.
This highway connects Moore to bigger cities. If you go northeast for about 44 miles, you'll reach downtown San Antonio. If you travel southwest for about 13 miles, you'll get to Pearsall. Pearsall is the main town and county seat of Frio County.
How Big is Moore?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Moore covers an area of about 15.8 square kilometers (which is about 6.1 square miles). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the community.
Who Lives in Moore?
The number of people living in Moore changes over time. Here's how the population has been counted in recent years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 644 | — | |
| 2010 | 475 | −26.2% | |
| 2020 | 610 | 28.4% | |
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In 2020, there were 610 people living in Moore. The community had about 283 homes.
Age and Families
About 25.6% of the people in Moore were under 18 years old. This means a good portion of the community is made up of children and teenagers. About 17.1% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Moore was 40 years old.
Many families live in Moore. About 55.6% of homes had married couples living together. Also, about 29.8% of homes had children under 18 living there.
Education in Moore
Students in Moore attend schools that are part of the Pearsall Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Moore (Texas) para niños
