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Powell, Texas
Location of Powell, Texas
Location of Powell, Texas
Navarro County Powell.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Navarro
Area
 • Total 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2)
 • Land 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
377 ft (115 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 99
 • Density 81.8/sq mi (31.63/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75153
Area code(s) 903
FIPS code 48-59168
GNIS feature ID 2412504

Powell is a small town located in Navarro County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 99 people lived there.

How Many People Live in Powell?

The number of people living in Powell has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 121
1980 111 −8.3%
1990 101 −9.0%
2000 105 4.0%
2010 136 29.5%
2020 99 −27.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

In 2000, Powell had 105 residents. There were 38 homes, with 31 of them being families. The town had about 63 people per square mile.

Who Lives in Powell?

In 2000, most people in Powell (about 88.57%) were White. A smaller number were African American (3.81%) or from other races (6.67%). About 10.48% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

About 36.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (65.8%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.76 people.

Age Groups

The people in Powell were spread across different age groups:

  • About 28.6% were under 18 years old.
  • About 25.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 21.9% were 65 years or older.

The average age in town was 37 years.

Education in Powell

Students living in Powell attend schools in the Kerens Independent School District.

Geography and Climate

Where is Powell Located?

Powell is located in Navarro County, Texas. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers), and all of it is land.

What is the Climate Like?

Powell has a "Cfa" climate. This means it has relatively high temperatures and rain spread out throughout the year.

Climate data for Powell, Texas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 14
(57)
16
(61)
21
(70)
25
(77)
28
(83)
33
(91)
36
(96)
36
(96)
32
(90)
27
(80)
20
(68)
16
(60)
25
(77)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 2
(35)
3
(38)
7
(45)
12
(54)
17
(62)
21
(70)
23
(73)
23
(73)
19
(66)
13
(55)
7
(45)
3
(37)
13
(54)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 64
(2.5)
71
(2.8)
81
(3.2)
100
(4.0)
120
(4.8)
79
(3.1)
56
(2.2)
56
(2.2)
76
(3.0)
91
(3.6)
76
(3.0)
84
(3.3)
960
(37.8)
Source: Weatherbase

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