Olton, Texas facts for kids
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Olton, Texas
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 Olton, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Lamb |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,612 ft (1,101 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,989 |
| • Density | 1,463/sq mi (565.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79064
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| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-54012 |
Olton is a city in Lamb County, Texas, United States. It's a small community located in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. In 2020, about 1,989 people called Olton home.
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History of Olton
Olton was first settled in the year 1900. It was the very first town in Lamb County. Because it was the first, Olton became the county seat in 1908. A county seat is like the main town where the county government offices are located.
Later, in 1930, Olton officially became an incorporated city. This means it got its own local government. However, in 1946, the county seat was moved to Littlefield, another city in Lamb County.
Where is Olton?
Olton is located in the state of Texas. You can find it at these coordinates: 34 degrees, 11 minutes, 0 seconds North and 102 degrees, 8 minutes, 5 seconds West. The city was founded in 1906.
The United States Census Bureau says that Olton covers about 1.4 square miles (3.52 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Who Lives in Olton?
The number of people living in Olton has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
- 1930: 687 people
- 1940: 782 people
- 1950: 1,201 people
- 1960: 1,917 people
- 1970: 1,782 people
- 1980: 2,235 people
- 1990: 2,116 people
- 2000: 2,288 people
- 2010: 2,215 people
- 2020: 1,989 people
As of 2023, the people living in Olton come from different backgrounds. The southern part of the city has more people of Hispanic and Latino heritage. The northern part of the city has more non-Hispanic White residents.
Olton's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,989 people living in Olton. These people lived in 614 households, and 435 of these were families.
Most of the people in Olton in 2020 were of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 77.58% of the population. White people (not Hispanic or Latino) made up about 21.12%. There were also smaller numbers of Black or African American people and people of mixed races.
Schools in Olton
The schools in Olton are part of the Olton Independent School District. This district is responsible for educating the children and teens in the city.
News and Media
For many years, Olton had its own local weekly newspaper called the Olton Enterprise. This newspaper shared local news and stories with the community. However, the Olton Enterprise stopped being published in 2021.
As of 2023, the main newspaper for all of Lamb County, including Olton, is the Lamb County Leader-News.
Famous People from Olton
Several notable people have connections to Olton:
- Jimmy Dean: A famous American country music singer, actor, television host, and businessman.
- Peggy Sue Gerron: She was the inspiration for the popular Buddy Holly song "Peggy Sue."
- Jerry Sisemore: A professional football player who was an offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Dawn DeBerry Stump: A businesswoman and government official.
Olton's Climate
Olton has a semiarid climate. This means it's usually dry, but it does get some rain. It's not as dry as a desert, but it's not as wet as a humid area either.
| Climate data for Olton, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1942–1953, 1964–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 81 (27) |
86 (30) |
91 (33) |
98 (37) |
105 (41) |
108 (42) |
108 (42) |
110 (43) |
102 (39) |
96 (36) |
89 (32) |
78 (26) |
110 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.5 (11.4) |
56.9 (13.8) |
64.7 (18.2) |
72.8 (22.7) |
80.6 (27.0) |
88.6 (31.4) |
90.3 (32.4) |
88.9 (31.6) |
82.3 (27.9) |
72.9 (22.7) |
61.8 (16.6) |
52.8 (11.6) |
72.1 (22.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 38.8 (3.8) |
42.3 (5.7) |
49.9 (9.9) |
57.8 (14.3) |
67.0 (19.4) |
75.7 (24.3) |
78.2 (25.7) |
76.8 (24.9) |
69.8 (21.0) |
59.2 (15.1) |
47.9 (8.8) |
39.6 (4.2) |
58.6 (14.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 25.2 (−3.8) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
35.1 (1.7) |
42.9 (6.1) |
53.5 (11.9) |
62.8 (17.1) |
66.2 (19.0) |
64.7 (18.2) |
57.4 (14.1) |
45.4 (7.4) |
34.0 (1.1) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
45.1 (7.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −7 (−22) |
−5 (−21) |
5 (−15) |
14 (−10) |
27 (−3) |
41 (5) |
47 (8) |
48 (9) |
29 (−2) |
15 (−9) |
−1 (−18) |
−6 (−21) |
−7 (−22) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.62 (16) |
0.58 (15) |
1.20 (30) |
1.18 (30) |
2.29 (58) |
2.73 (69) |
2.33 (59) |
2.46 (62) |
2.39 (61) |
1.62 (41) |
0.81 (21) |
0.80 (20) |
19.01 (483) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.3 (3.3) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.7 (1.8) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
1.6 (4.1) |
2.2 (5.6) |
7.8 (20) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.8 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 5.6 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 54.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 4.7 |
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See also
In Spanish: Olton (Texas) para niños
