Naples, Texas facts for kids
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Naples, Texas
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Location in Morris County and the state of Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Morris County, Texas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.38 sq mi (6.18 km2) |
| • Land | 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,387 |
| • Density | 582.8/sq mi (224.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75568
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-50316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411211 |
Naples is a small town located in Morris County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,387 people lived there, according to the 2020 census.
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Geography of Naples
Naples is located in the northeastern part of Texas. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Climate in Naples
The weather in Naples is usually warm and humid during the summer months. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa."
Population and People of Naples
Understanding the population of a place helps us learn about its people. This is called demographics. The population of Naples has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,178 | — | |
| 1920 | 887 | −24.7% | |
| 1930 | 843 | −5.0% | |
| 1940 | 821 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,346 | 63.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,692 | 25.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,726 | 2.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,908 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,508 | −21.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,410 | −6.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,378 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,387 | 0.7% | |
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Who Lives in Naples?
The 2020 United States census also tells us about the different groups of people living in Naples. There were 1,387 people in total. These people lived in 530 households, and 321 of these were families.
The table below shows the different racial groups in Naples as of 2020. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic."
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 834 | 60.13% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 346 | 24.95% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 15 | 1.08% |
| Asian (NH) | 8 | 0.58% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 3 | 0.22% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.22% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 87 | 6.27% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 | 6.56% |
| Total | 1,387 |
Local Events in Naples
Naples hosts a special event each year called the Watermelon Festival. This fun festival takes place on the last weekend of July.
Education in Naples
Students in Naples attend schools that are part of the Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District. This district provides education for the town's young people.
