Navarro, Texas facts for kids
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Navarro, Texas
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Location of Navarro, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
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| • Total | 232 |
| • Density | 346/sq mi (134.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75110
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| Area code(s) | 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-50448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413036 |
Navarro (/nəˈværoʊ/ nə-VARR-oh) is a small town in Navarro County, Texas, United States. It is located in the central part of the state. In 2020, the town had a population of 232 people.
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The town of Navarro has an interesting past. It was named by a man named Griefás Cargadé. He moved to this area of Northeast Texas and loved the land. The native people living there welcomed him. He decided to name the place Navarro.
Civil War and Rebirth
The Civil War (1861-1865) greatly affected the county. After the war, the area was in a difficult state. However, Navarro later experienced a new beginning.
This rebirth happened during the "oil boom" in the 1920s. In 1923, the Powell Field was discovered. This was a large area with lots of oil. It stretched from a town called Powell all the way to Navarro.
Oil Boom Days
The discovery of oil brought many workers to Navarro. These workers were often called "roughnecks." The population of Navarro grew very quickly during this time. Nearby towns like Powell and Tuckertown (now Mildred) also saw a population explosion.
Today, you can still see signs of the oil boom around Navarro. Many old wooden oil derricks have disappeared. However, more modern "pump-jacks" are still visible. These machines pump oil from the ground. They remind everyone of Navarro's history as an important oil discovery site in Texas.
Navarro is a small town in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population Information
Navarro is a small community. The number of people living there has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 170 | — | |
| 1990 | 193 | 13.5% | |
| 2000 | 191 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 210 | 9.9% | |
| 2020 | 232 | 10.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In the year 2000, there were 191 people living in Navarro. These people lived in 62 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (53) were families.
Population Details
The population density in 2000 was about 288 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 288 people.
Here's a look at the age groups in Navarro in 2000:
- About 36% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 4% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9% was 65 years old or older.
The median age in Navarro in 2000 was 31 years. This means that half the people were younger than 31, and half were older.
The town of Navarro is served by the Mildred Independent School District. This school district provides education for students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The Mildred Independent School District is known for using advanced digital teaching methods. This makes it a unique school system in the region.
See also
In Spanish: Navarro (Texas) para niños
