Nome, Texas facts for kids
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Nome, Texas
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Location of Nome, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jefferson, Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 469 |
| • Density | 480.23/sq mi (185.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77629
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| Area code(s) | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-51720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411262 |
Nome is a small city in Texas, located in both Jefferson County and Liberty County. It's about 20 miles west of a bigger city called Beaumont. Nome sits where three important roads meet: U.S. Highway 90, State Highway 326, and Farm to Market Road 365. In 2020, about 469 people lived there. Nome is part of the larger Beaumont–Port Arthur area.
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Exploring Nome's Location
Nome is located in southeastern Texas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.2 square miles (3.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Nome's History and Growth
Nome started as a stop on the Texas and New Orleans Railroad in the early 1860s. Back then, it was called Congreve Station.
How Nome Got Its Name
The city got its current name in 1903. This happened because many people moved there after oil was discovered. It was similar to the gold rush in Nome, Alaska, which is how the Texas city got its name.
Industries That Shaped Nome
Even after oil was found, rice farming remained very important. In 1936, another big discovery happened: natural gas and more oil. This created new jobs and industries for the area. Nome officially became an incorporated city in 1971. This means it became its own legal town with its own local government.
Who Lives in Nome?
The number of people living in Nome has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 550 | — | |
| 1990 | 448 | −18.5% | |
| 2000 | 515 | 15.0% | |
| 2010 | 588 | 14.2% | |
| 2020 | 469 | −20.2% | |
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Nome's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 469 people living in Nome. There were 233 households and 195 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 344 | 73.35% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 59 | 12.58% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 1.28% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 4 | 0.85% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 15 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 8.74% |
| Total | 469 |
Nome's Population in 2010
According to the census in 2010, 588 people lived in Nome. There were 196 households and 140 families. The population density was about 414 people per square mile.
Most people identified as White (71.65%). About 27.18% identified as African American. A small number (2.52%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Household and Family Life
In 2010, about 32.1% of households had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.6%) were married couples. About 26% of all households were people living alone. For every 100 females, there were about 95.8 males.
The average age of people in Nome was 37 years old. About 28% of the population was under 18. About 14.8% were 65 years or older.
Income in Nome
In 2010, the typical income for a household in Nome was $30,833 per year. For families, the typical income was $41,346. The average income per person in the city was $14,839. About 28.3% of all people in Nome lived below the poverty line. This included 43.4% of children under 18.
Education in Nome
Students in Nome attend schools in the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District. This district provides education for children living in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Nome (Texas) para niños
