Novice, Texas facts for kids
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Novice, Texas
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Location of Novice, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,982 ft (604 m) |
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| • Total | 122 |
| • Density | 254/sq mi (97.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79538
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-52668 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411284 |
Novice is a small city located in Coleman County, Texas, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. In the year 2020, about 122 people lived there.
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Where is Novice Located?
Novice is found in the northwestern part of Coleman County. A major road, U.S. Route 84, passes about 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of the city. This road can take you to Coleman, which is the main town of the county, about 17 miles (27 km) to the southeast. It also leads north to the larger city of Abilene, which is about 35 miles (56 km) away.
The city of Novice covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Novice?
The number of people living in Novice has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 252 | — | |
| 1960 | 227 | −9.9% | |
| 1970 | 191 | −15.9% | |
| 1980 | 201 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 183 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 142 | −22.4% | |
| 2010 | 139 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 122 | −12.2% | |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 122 people living in Novice. These people made up 30 households and 12 families in the city. Most of the residents were White (89.34%), with smaller percentages of Asian (2.46%), people of mixed races (3.28%), and Hispanic or Latino individuals (4.92%).
Education in Novice
For many years, students in Novice went to schools run by the Novice Independent School District. However, in June 2012, the school board decided to join with a nearby school district. This change officially happened on March 1, 2013, when the Novice district combined with Coleman ISD. Now, students from Novice attend schools in the Coleman Independent School District.
Famous People from Novice
- Randy McAllister is a musician who was raised in Novice. He was born in Dallas, Texas. Randy is known for playing the drums and harmonica, and he is also a singer and songwriter. His music style is a mix of blues and Americana.
See also
In Spanish: Novice (Texas) para niños
