Munday, Texas facts for kids
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Munday, Texas
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Location of Munday, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (450 m) |
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| • Total | 1,246 |
| • Density | 893.48/sq mi (344.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76371
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-50040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411195 |
Munday (pronounced MUN-dee) is a small city located in Knox County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,246 people lived there.
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Where is Munday Located?
Munday is found in the southeastern part of Knox County. It sits where several important roads meet. These include U.S. Highway 277, State Highway 222, and two Farm Roads, 1581 and 2811.
The city is about 75 miles away from both Abilene and Wichita Falls. The United States Census Bureau says Munday covers about 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers) of land. There is no water within the city limits.
Munday's Climate
Munday has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa".
A Look Back at Munday's History
Munday started as a community in 1893. That's when the first store was built in the area. It was first called Maud. But in 1894, it was renamed Munday after the first postmaster, R.P. Munday.
In 1903, businesses from West Munday moved closer to East Munday. This brought the two parts of the community together. The Wichita Valley Railroad arrived in 1906. This was the same year Munday became an official city. By 1910, Munday had 968 residents. This made it the largest town in Knox County. The population grew to 2,270 by 1950. However, it slowly decreased in the second half of the 1900s.
Today, Munday offers a few fun places to visit. These include a nine-hole golf course, a county library, a city park, and shops that sell old items.
Farming in Munday
Cotton has always been a very important crop in the Munday area. It still plays a big part in the local economy. In 1900, W. A. Earnest built a cotton gin. This machine helps process cotton.
Munday also became a center for processing vegetables. Farmers started using irrigation to grow crops like onions, potatoes, cucumbers, and melons. In 1971, Texas A&M University even opened a special research center in Munday for vegetables.
Munday's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 956 | — | |
| 1920 | 998 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,318 | 32.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,545 | 17.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,270 | 46.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,978 | −12.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,726 | −12.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,738 | 0.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,600 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,527 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,300 | −14.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,246 | −4.2% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,246 people living in Munday. There were 490 households and 366 families.
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 570 | 45.75% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 72 | 5.78% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.24% |
| Asian (NH) | 12 | 0.96% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 33 | 2.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 554 | 44.46% |
| Total | 1,246 |
Population in 2010
In 2010, Munday had 1,300 people. This was a decrease of 227 people since the year 2000.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Munday in 2010:
- 70.46% were White (916 people).
- 7.00% were African American (91 people).
- 0.46% were Native American (6 people).
- 18.85% were from other races (245 people).
- 3.23% were from two or more races (42 people).
- Overall, 38.23% of the population (497 people) were Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Munday
The city of Munday is served by the Munday Consolidated Independent School District.
Munday High School Achievements
Munday High School is a well-known school. In 2010, the Texas Education Agency called it a "Recognized" campus. The school's mascot is the Moguls, and their colors are purple and gold.
The Mogul football team has won the Class A State Championship three times: in 1984, 2007, and 2012. The Mogulette track team has won the State Championship five times (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1999). They also won State in Cross Country twice (1988 and 1989). The Mogul track team won State in 1985, 1988, 1990, 1991, 2011, 2012, and 2013. They still hold the State record for the 1600-meter relay and were named to the UIL All Century Track Team.
The Munday High School Purple Cloud Band has won the Texas 1A Honor Band Competition twice, in 1994 and 2000. Munday's One Act Play team has reached the State OAP Meet 10 times. They won the State Championship in 1993. They were also first runner-up in 2008 and second runner-up in 1997. The school also has three State CX Debate championships. In 2019, Destyn Mauldin and Jonah Hernandez competed at the state level. Catalina Perry and Julie Valk also competed and were very close to the finals. Jonah Hernandez and Destyn Mauldin also finished just a few points short of the finals. In 2020, Catalina Perry made it to the state finals for the state Congress contest and placed in the top 15.
See also
In Spanish: Munday (Texas) para niños
