Mustang, Texas facts for kids
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Mustang, Texas
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Location of Mustang, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
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| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-50184 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413030 |
Mustang is a small town in Navarro County, Texas, United States. It is known for having a population of zero people, according to the 2020 United States census. This makes it one of only a few towns in the U.S. with no reported residents. In December 2021, Mark Cuban, a famous businessman and former owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team, bought the entire town.
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Geography of Mustang
Mustang is located in central Navarro County, Texas. You can find it at the northeast corner where Interstate 45 and FM 739 meet.
The United States Census Bureau says the town is very small. It covers about 0.1 square miles (0.32 square kilometers) of land.
History of Mustang
Early Days and Purpose
Mustang became an official town in 1973. The main reason it was created was to allow certain businesses to operate there. At that time, Navarro County had strict rules about what could be sold.
Two partners, William "Bill" McKie and Harold "Mack" McElhenney, led the effort to make Mustang a town. In October 1973, the town voted to allow some sales. By March 1975, residents voted to allow even more types of sales.
Population Changes
Mustang's population was 12 people in 1980. It grew to 35 people by 1990. In the mid-1990s, other towns nearby changed their rules. This meant Mustang was no longer the only place for certain businesses.
The population reached 47 people in 2000.
Changes in Ownership
In 2005, town founder Bill McKie tried to sell Mustang to Tommy Sinclair. However, the sale was not completed. After Mr. McKie passed away, his wife, Marsha, continued the legal process.
Over the next few years, there were many disagreements about who owned the town. This led to financial problems for Mustang. For example, in 2006, the nearby city of Angus threatened to stop water service because of an unpaid bill. Mrs. McKie paid the bill herself to keep the water on.
In 2007, Tommy Sinclair gained control of Mustang. He made changes to the town's leadership. This led to more disagreements and even two separate elections for town council in May 2008.
Mark Cuban's Purchase
In December 2021, news reports said that billionaire Mark Cuban bought the entire town of Mustang. He paid about $2 million for it. Before this, there was an attempt to sell the town for $4 million, but no one bought it.
Cuban said he bought the town to help a friend who needed to sell it. He also mentioned that he did not have any immediate plans for what to do with the property.
Population and People
Mustang's population has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how many people lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 7 | — | |
| 1980 | 12 | 71.4% | |
| 1990 | 35 | 191.7% | |
| 2000 | 47 | 34.3% | |
| 2010 | 21 | −55.3% | |
| 2020 | 0 | −100.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 47 people living in Mustang. These people lived in 20 different homes, and 12 of these were families. The average number of people in each home was about 2.35.
By the 2020 census, the population of Mustang dropped to zero.
Education
Students in Mustang attend public schools provided by the Corsicana Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Mustang (Texas) para niños
