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Retreat, Texas
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Location of Retreat, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.01 sq mi (12.98 km2) |
| • Land | 4.99 sq mi (12.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 410 |
| • Density | 81.8/sq mi (31.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-61616 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412544 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 263 | — | |
| 1980 | 255 | −3.0% | |
| 1990 | 334 | 31.0% | |
| 2000 | 339 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 377 | 11.2% | |
| 2020 | 410 | 8.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Retreat is a small town located in Navarro County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 410 people lived there.
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About Retreat, Texas
Where is Retreat?
Retreat is found in south-central Navarro County. It is just south of a larger city called Corsicana. The town covers an area of about 5 square miles (12.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part covered by water.
The History of Retreat
The area where Retreat is now was first settled in the 1840s. It was originally known as Beeman's School House. For many years, a log building served as both the school and the church for the community.
This school building was moved several times as the population shifted. Because it was moved, someone suggested calling the settlement "Retreat," and the name stuck!
By 1900, a public school was open in Retreat. In 1906, about 50 students were enrolled there. In the mid-1930s, the town had a store, a cotton gin, a cemetery, and several homes.
After World War II, the store closed. However, the number of people living in Retreat has grown in recent years. This is because it is close to Corsicana, where many residents work. In the mid-1960s, about 100 people lived there. By 1990, the population had grown to 334.
Who Lives in Retreat?
In 2000, there were 339 people living in Retreat. These people lived in 124 households, with 108 of them being families. Most of the people were White (91.45%), with some African American (4.72%) and Pacific Islander (2.65%) residents. About 3.54% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (75.8%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.73 people.
The median age in Retreat was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older. About 23.9% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a household in Retreat was $49,688. For families, it was $58,125. A small number of families (1.9%) and people (6.6%) lived below the poverty line.
Education in Retreat
Students in the Town of Retreat attend schools that are part of the Corsicana Independent School District.
See also
- In Spanish: Retreat (Texas) para niños
