Noonday, Texas facts for kids
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Noonday, Texas
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Location of Noonday, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
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| • Type | Type A General Law Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.45 km2) |
| • Land | 2.08 sq mi (5.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
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| • Total | 612 |
| • Density | 346.45/sq mi (133.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75762
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| Area code(s) | 430, 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-51756 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411264 |
Noonday is a small city in Smith County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 612 people lived there. It is part of the larger Tyler, Texas area.
Noonday is famous for its "Noonday Onion." This onion is known for being very sweet. To be called a "Noonday Onion," it must be grown close to the city. Every year in May, the city celebrates with the "Noonday Onion Festival."
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Where is Noonday Located?
Noonday is in Texas. The city covers about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers) of land.
Who Lives in Noonday?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 466 | — | |
| 2000 | 515 | 10.5% | |
| 2010 | 777 | 50.9% | |
| 2020 | 612 | −21.2% | |
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The number of people living in Noonday changes over time. In 2020, there were 612 people. There were 245 households, which are groups of people living together.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 435 | 71.08% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 70 | 11.44% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 3 | 0.49% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 6 | 0.98% |
| Other Race (not Hispanic) | 9 | 1.47% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) | 17 | 2.78% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 | 11.76% |
| Total | 612 |
Schools in Noonday
Long ago, in 1884, Noonday had one school. By 1903, there were two schools. Over time, these schools became part of the Bullard Independent School District. Today, students in Noonday go to schools in the Tyler Independent School District.
Public Services for Noonday Residents
The Noonday Volunteer Fire Department helps keep the city safe from fires. They have volunteers and also paid firefighters who work during the week.
The Noonday City Marshal's Office provides police services. The Smith County Sheriff's Office also helps keep the area safe.
See also
- In Spanish: Noonday (Texas) para niños
