Nolanville, Texas facts for kids
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Nolanville, Texas
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A Great Place to Live
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Location of Nolanville, L, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.27 sq mi (11.06 km2) |
| • Land | 4.25 sq mi (11.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,917 |
| • Density | 1,383.62/sq mi (534.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76559
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-51708 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411261 |
Nolanville is a city located in Bell County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,917 people lived there. It is part of a larger group of cities called the Killeen–Temple–Fort Cavazos Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Nolanville
Nolanville was a busy town between 1890 and 1900. During this time, a weekly newspaper called the Item started. The town also got its first telephone service. People used barbed wire fences to make the phone lines! There were two lines, one for the south side and one for the north side of Nolan Creek.
Early 20th Century Changes
In 1903, Nolanville School was one of the biggest rural schools in the county, with 90 students. Between 1900 and 1910, the first car appeared in Nolanville. Cars made it easier for people to travel to bigger towns like Belton or Killeen. This meant that some businesses in Nolanville started to decline.
In 1921, a new two-story brick school was built. Later, in 1938, the main part of the current school building was constructed. By the mid-1940s, Nolanville had about 150 to 200 residents. However, after World War II ended, the town's population decreased.
Growth and Modern Times
By the 1950s, only about 50 people lived in Nolanville. But in the 1960s, the town started to grow again. On March 27, 1961, Nolanville officially became an incorporated city. At that time, it had 200 residents and six businesses.
As the nearby Killeen and Fort Cavazos areas expanded, Nolanville grew too. By 1968, its population reached 740 people. The city continued to grow, reaching 1,050 residents by 1974, 1,834 in 1990, and 2,150 in 2000. By the 2010 census, the population had jumped to 4,259.
In 2011, Nolanville became a "home rule" city, which means it has more control over its own local government. The city's motto is "A Great Place to Live." Many young people live in Nolanville. It's also a popular spot for long-distance biking and running events. Some special events include the Annual Fox Trot 5K race and the Train Whistle Jamboree.
School District Changes
The Nolanville Common School District #50 joined the Killeen Independent School District in the spring of 1972. This happened because the Nolanville school board asked for it. At that time, Nolanville's school was growing and needed more space and resources. It was unusual for a school to join a larger district because it was growing, rather than shrinking.
Geography and Climate
Nolanville is located in the western-central part of Bell County. It shares a border with the city of Harker Heights to its south and west.
Roads and Water
Major roads like Interstate 14 and U.S. Highway 190 pass through Nolanville. These four-lane highways make it easy to travel. You can go about 8 miles east to Interstate 35 in Belton, or about 13 miles west to the entrance of Fort Cavazos in Killeen.
The city of Nolanville covers a total area of about 4.27 square miles (11.06 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Local Climate
The weather in Nolanville has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 902 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,308 | 45.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,834 | 40.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,150 | 17.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,259 | 98.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,917 | 38.9% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census showed that 5,917 people lived in Nolanville. There were 2,009 households and 1,417 families in the city.
Population Diversity
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Nolanville as of 2020. NH means "Non-Hispanic."
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,837 | 47.95% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 981 | 16.58% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 42 | 0.71% |
| Asian (NH) | 104 | 1.76% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 49 | 0.83% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 25 | 0.42% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 386 | 6.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,493 | 25.23% |
| Total | 5,917 |
In 2000, there were 2,150 people living in Nolanville. About 781 households and 582 families were in the city. The average household had about 2.75 people.
About 31.3% of the population was under 18 years old. This shows that many young people live in Nolanville. The average age of residents was 29 years old.
Education in Nolanville
Students in Nolanville attend schools that are part of the Killeen Independent School District. The city has two elementary schools: Nolanville Elementary and Richard E. Cavazos Elementary.
See also
In Spanish: Nolanville (Texas) para niños
