Ralls, Texas facts for kids
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Ralls, Texas
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Water towers in Ralls
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 Ralls, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Crosby |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1911 |
| Founded by | John Robinson Ralls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,107 ft (947 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,665 |
| • Density | 1,233/sq mi (477.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79357
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| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-60356 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411512 |
Ralls is a city in Crosby County, Texas, United States. It was named after John Robinson Ralls. He helped plan the town in July 1911 with W.E. McLaughlin. In 2020, about 1,665 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 1,944 people in 2010. Ralls is surrounded by farms that grow a lot of cotton and grains. They also grow smaller amounts of soybeans, sunflowers, and vegetables.
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Geography of Ralls
Ralls is a farming community located on flat land called the Llano Estacado. It sits between Lorenzo to the west and Crosbyton to the east. North of Ralls is a small community called Cone. Further north is a narrow part of Blanco Canyon. People believe the Spanish explorer Vazquez and his army camped there in 1541.
South of Ralls is the Caprock Escarpment. This is a big change in the land where the Llano Estacado ends. Rivers like the Salt Fork and Double Mountain Fork have carved out the land here.
The United States Census Bureau says Ralls covers about 3.5 square kilometers (1.35 square miles). All of this area is land.
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The Caprock Escarpment of the Llano Estacado, 22 km (14 mi) south of Ralls
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Grain silos on the west side of Ralls
Population Changes in Ralls
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,365 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,512 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,779 | 17.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,229 | 25.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,962 | −12.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,422 | 23.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,172 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,252 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,944 | −13.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,665 | −14.4% | |
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Ralls in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 1,665 people living in Ralls. There were 685 households and 423 families in the city.
Famous People from Ralls
- Hal Bynum: A country music songwriter who was born in Ralls.
- Billy Walker: A country musician and a member of the Grand Ole Opry. He was also born in Ralls.
Education in Ralls
The Ralls Independent School District serves the city. This school district provides education for the children living in Ralls.
