Nevada, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nevada, Texas
City
Nevada City Hall
Location of Nevada in Collin County, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Collin
Area
• Total	2.40 sq mi (6.21 km2)
• Land	2.39 sq mi (6.18 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	623 ft (190 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,314
• Density	547.5/sq mi (211.59/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	75173
Area code(s)	972
FIPS code	48-50760
GNIS feature ID	2411224

Nevada (pronounced niv-AY-də) is a city located in Collin County, Texas, in the United States. It's important to know that its name is pronounced differently from the state of Nevada. In 2020, about 1,314 people lived there.

History of Nevada

Nevada was first settled in 1835 by a person named John McMinn Stambaugh. He originally called the area "McMinn Chapel." Later, Granville Stinebaugh settled there and named the town after the Nevada Territory.

The town grew and became more successful when it became a stop on the St. Louis Southwestern Railway. This helped Nevada connect with other places. In 1889, the town officially became an incorporated city.

The 1927 Tornado

On May 9, 1927, a very strong tornado hit Nevada. It was an F4 tornado, which means it was extremely powerful. The tornado caused a lot of damage, affecting many buildings and homes. Sadly, 19 people lost their lives, and about 100 people were injured. The damage to property was estimated to be over $650,000, which was a huge amount of money back then.

After the tornado, it was very hard for the town to recover. The citizens decided to "unincorporate," which meant they gave control of the town's restoration to the Collin County authorities. This was a big step to help rebuild.

Challenges and Growth

However, the town faced more difficulties. New machines in agriculture meant fewer people were needed for farming. Also, the Great Depression, a time of severe economic hardship, made things even tougher. Because of these challenges, the railroad eventually removed its tracks from the area, which hurt the town's economy even more.

In recent years, Collin County has seen a lot of growth. This growth has helped Nevada improve. The number of people living in Nevada has now reached the same level as it was before the 1927 tornado.

Where is Nevada Located?

Nevada is in the southeastern part of Collin County. It is about 4 miles east of Lavon and 4 miles west of Josephine. If you travel northeast, it's about 20 miles from Garland and 36 miles from downtown Dallas.

The city of Nevada covers a total area of about 6.2 square kilometers (or 2.4 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.03 square kilometers (or 0.01 square miles), is water.

Who Lives in Nevada?

The word "demographics" helps us understand who lives in a place. It looks at things like how many people there are and what different groups they belong to.

Here's how Nevada's population has changed over the years:

This table shows the different groups of people living in Nevada based on the 2020 census:

In 2020, there were 1,314 people living in Nevada. These people made up 295 households, and 252 of those were families.

Education

Students in Nevada attend schools that are part of the Community Independent School District.