Red Lick, Texas facts for kids
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Red Lick, Texas
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Location of Red Lick, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (4.99 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 946 |
| • Density | 555.86/sq mi (214.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-61172 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411528 |
Red Lick is a small city located in Bowie County, Texas, in the United States. It's part of the larger Texarkana area. In 2020, about 946 people lived there.
Where is Red Lick?
Red Lick is found in the eastern part of Bowie County. It is about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of downtown Texarkana.
The city is close to Interstate 30. This major highway touches the southern edge of Red Lick. However, you can't get onto the highway directly from Red Lick. The closest places to get on Interstate 30 are in Nash to the east or Leary to the west.
The city covers a total area of about 1.93 square miles (5.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.82 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Red Lick?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 853 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,008 | 18.2% | |
| 2020 | 946 | −6.2% | |
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The number of people living in Red Lick has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 853 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 1,008 people.
- In 2020, the population was 946 people.
In 2000, there were 302 households in the city. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (78.1%) were married couples living together. About 44% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people living in Red Lick come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents (95.08%) were White. A smaller number were African American (3.17%) or Native American (0.47%). Some people were from Asian backgrounds (0.12%) or other races. About 0.94% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Red Lick in 2000 was 37 years old.
- About 30% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% of the population was 65 years or older.
Education in Red Lick
Students in Red Lick attend schools that are part of the Red Lick Independent School District. This school district is responsible for providing education to the children in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Red Lick (Texas) para niños
