Morse, Texas facts for kids
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Morse, Texas
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Location of Morse, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hansford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,199 ft (975 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 157 |
| • Density | 290/sq mi (112/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79062
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-49440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408871 |
Morse is a small community in Hansford County, Texas, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population for official records, even though it's not a city with its own local government. In 2020, about 157 people lived in Morse.
Location and Land Area
Morse is located in the southwestern part of Hansford County. Its southern edge touches the border of Hutchinson County.
The community is about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) west of Texas State Highway 136. This highway goes north for 15 miles (24 km) to Gruver. It also goes south for 17 miles (27 km) to Stinnett. Spearman, which is the main town of Hansford County, is 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Morse.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Morse is about 0.54 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 125 | — | |
| 2010 | 147 | 17.6% | |
| 2020 | 157 | 6.8% | |
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The population of Morse has slowly grown over the years. In 2000, there were 125 people living here. By 2010, the population increased to 147 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 157 residents.
Education in Morse
Students in Morse attend schools that are part of the Pringle-Morse Consolidated Independent School District. This school district serves the community's educational needs.
Climate
Morse has a semiarid climate. This means it is usually dry, but it gets enough rain to support some plant life. On climate maps, this type of weather is often labeled as BSk.
See also
In Spanish: Morse (Texas) para niños
