Redwater, Texas facts for kids
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Redwater, Texas
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Location of Redwater, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 853 |
| • Density | 553.27/sq mi (213.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75573
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-61340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410918 |
| Website | https://redwatertexas.com/ |
Redwater is a small city in Bowie County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 853 people lived there. It is part of the larger Texarkana metropolitan area.
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History of Redwater
Redwater is located about twelve miles southwest of Texarkana. It started in the mid-1870s around a sawmill. Two men, Daniels and Spence, ran the sawmill. They first named the community Ingersoll, after a famous speaker named Robert Ingersoll.
In 1881, a post office opened in the town. By 1884, about 50 people lived there. In 1886, a big church meeting, called a revival meeting, took place. Many people became religious during this event. After the meeting, the town's residents decided they no longer wanted to honor Robert Ingersoll. They had just dug a new well that produced water with a reddish color. So, they decided to rename the town Redwater. The post office officially changed its name in 1894.
The town grew to about 300 people by 1892. However, by 1900, the population dropped to 128. It slowly grew again to 250 people in the 1920s.
During World War II, two large military facilities were built near Redwater. These were the Red River Army Depot and the Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant. These places created thousands of jobs for people in the area. Because of these jobs, Redwater's population jumped from 250 in the early 1940s to 457 by 1950. In 1990, the population reached 894.
Redwater is also known for being the home of the first recorded set of quadruplets (four babies born at the same time) in the United States.
Geography of Redwater
The city of Redwater covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Redwater (Demographics)
The number of people living in Redwater has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 824 | — | |
| 2000 | 872 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,057 | 21.2% | |
| 2020 | 853 | −19.3% | |
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Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Redwater in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 705 | 82.65% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 63 | 7.39% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 10 | 1.17% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 0.35% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 39 | 4.57% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 3.75% |
| Total | 853 |
In 2020, there were 853 people living in Redwater. There were 421 households and 289 families.
According to the 2010 census, Redwater had 1,057 people. Most residents were White (87.27%), followed by African American (9.98%). About 1.95% of people were from two or more races. A small number (1.26%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2010, about 40.6% of households had children under 18. Most households (56.1%) were married couples. The average household had 2.64 people. The average family had 3.10 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 29.2% were under 18. About 12.2% were 65 or older. The average age was 33 years old.
Education in Redwater
Students in Redwater attend schools in the Redwater Independent School District.
See also
- In Spanish: Redwater (Texas) para niños
