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Nordheim, Texas
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Location of Nordheim, Texas
Location of Nordheim, Texas
DeWitt County Nordheim.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County DeWitt
Area
 • Total 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2)
 • Land 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
404 ft (123 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 336
 • Density 609.66/sq mi (235.22/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78141
Area code(s) 361
FIPS code 48-51792
GNIS feature ID 1377604

Nordheim is a small city located in DeWitt County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 336 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.

History of Nordheim

Nordheim was established in 1895. This happened when a railroad line was built and extended to that spot. A post office has been serving the community in Nordheim since 1896.

Geography of Nordheim

Nordheim is located in the southwestern part of DeWitt County. Its exact location is 28°55′24″N 97°36′48″W / 28.92333°N 97.61333°W / 28.92333; -97.61333.

Texas State Highway 72 runs along the southern edge of the city. This highway connects Nordheim to other towns. It goes northeast about 24 miles (39 km) to Cuero, which is the main city of the county. The highway also goes southwest about 17 miles (27 km) to Kenedy.

The United States Census Bureau states that Nordheim covers a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.

Population and People

Nordheim's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 443
1930 400 −9.7%
1940 411 2.8%
1950 477 16.1%
1960 407 −14.7%
1970 369 −9.3%
1980 369 0.0%
1990 344 −6.8%
2000 323 −6.1%
2010 307 −5.0%
2020 336 9.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, the city had 336 residents. There were 200 households and 81 families living in Nordheim.

Education in Nordheim

Students in Nordheim attend schools within the Nordheim Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children and teens in the area.

Nordheim in Movies

Nordheim has even been featured in a movie! Some parts of the film Paris, Texas were filmed at the Broadway Bar, a local spot in Nordheim.

Famous People from Nordheim

See also

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