Petrolia, Texas facts for kids
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Petrolia, Texas
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Location of Petrolia, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 514 |
| • Density | 695/sq mi (267.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76377
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-57044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411409 |
Petrolia is a small city located in Clay County, Texas, in the United States. It's part of the larger Wichita Falls area. In 2020, about 514 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 686 people who lived there in 2010.
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Where is Petrolia?
Petrolia is found in the northern part of Clay County. A main road, Texas State Highway 79, goes right through the middle of the town. This highway connects Petrolia to other places.
If you travel southwest on Highway 79, you'll reach Wichita Falls in about 17 miles. Going northeast for about 18 miles will take you to Waurika, Oklahoma. Another road, Texas State Highway 148, goes south from Petrolia. It leads to Henrietta, which is the main town of Clay County, about 14 miles away.
The city of Petrolia covers a total area of about 0.74 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
People of Petrolia
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 517 | — | |
| 1920 | 914 | 76.8% | |
| 1930 | 806 | −11.8% | |
| 1940 | 597 | −25.9% | |
| 1950 | 606 | 1.5% | |
| 1960 | 631 | 4.1% | |
| 1970 | 584 | −7.4% | |
| 1980 | 755 | 29.3% | |
| 1990 | 762 | 0.9% | |
| 2000 | 782 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 686 | −12.3% | |
| 2020 | 514 | −25.1% | |
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In the year 2000, Petrolia had 782 residents living in 305 households. Many of these were families. The city had about 1,051 people per square mile.
About 32% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.56 people. The average family size was about 3.07 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 15% were 65 years or older. The median age in the city was 36 years.
Famous People from Petrolia
Even though Petrolia is a small city, some notable people have connections to it:
- Reed Hadley: He was an actor who appeared in TV shows like Racket Squad. He was born in Petrolia in 1911.
- David Nelson: He is a professional football player. He played as a wide receiver in the NFL for the New York Jets.
Education in Petrolia
Students in Petrolia attend schools run by the Petrolia Independent School District. The local high school is Petrolia High School, and their sports teams are known as the Pirates.
See also
In Spanish: Petrolia (Texas) para niños
