Reno, Lamar County, Texas facts for kids
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Reno, Texas
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Location of Lamar County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lamar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.14 sq mi (10.72 km2) |
| • Land | 4.10 sq mi (10.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,454 |
| • Density | 834.3/sq mi (322.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-61592 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410924 |
Reno is a city located in Lamar County, Texas, in the United States. In 2010, about 3,166 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,454 residents.
History of Reno
Reno is found along U.S. Highway 82, right next to the city of Paris in Lamar County. It might have started as a stop for trains on the Texas and Pacific Railway, which was built in 1876.
In 1886, Reno had two schools. One school was for white students and another was for Black students. The town might have also been called Davis at one point. Records from the late 1800s show a post office named Davis at "Reno Switch."
By 1891, Reno had a general store and a grocery store. The post office closed in 1907. In 1942, there were four businesses and about 80 people living there. Two schools were still open in 1948. Reno officially became a city in 1968. By 1969, its population was 180.
City Geography
The United States Census Bureau says that Reno covers about 3.8 square miles (10.72 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.26%, is water.
People of Reno
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 487 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,059 | 117.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,784 | 68.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,767 | 55.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,166 | 14.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,454 | 9.1% | |
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The city of Reno is home to people from many different backgrounds. The 2020 United States census counted 3,454 people living in the city. There were 1,390 households and 1,106 families.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,706 | 78.34% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 235 | 6.8% |
| Native American (NH) | 51 | 1.48% |
| Asian (NH) | 57 | 1.65% |
| Other Race (NH) | 7 | 0.2% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 194 | 5.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 204 | 5.91% |
| Total | 3,454 |
In 2000, there were 2,767 people living in Reno. About 43.3% of households had children under 18. Most households (66.3%) were married couples. About 17.9% of households were people living alone.
The average age in Reno in 2000 was 34 years old. About 29.5% of the population was under 18. About 9.4% of people were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in Reno was $40,893 in 2000. For families, the average income was $45,000. A small number of families and people had lower incomes.
Education in Reno
Students in Reno attend schools in the North Lamar Independent School District.
Also, the Texas Education Code states that all of Lamar County is part of the service area for Paris Junior College. This means students from Reno can attend this college.
See also
In Spanish: Reno (condado de Lamar, Texas) para niños
