Rhome, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rhome, Texas
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Rhome sign off of U.S. Route 287
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Location of Rhome, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.95 sq mi (12.04 km2) |
| • Land | 4.59 sq mi (11.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,630 |
| • Density | 329.3/sq mi (135.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76078
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| Area code(s) | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-61700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410930 |
Rhome is a small city in Wise County, Texas, USA. In 2020, about 1,630 people lived there.
Rhome is known for its Veterans Memorial Park. This park has 12 special plaques that honor American service members from different wars since 1917. It's a place to remember and respect those who served.
Where is Rhome Located?
Rhome is in Wise County, Texas. It covers a total area of about 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers). A very small part of this area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Rhome?
The city's population was 1,630 people in 2020. This number has grown quite a bit over the years. For example, in 1940, only 340 people lived in Rhome.
Most people living in Rhome are White (Non-Hispanic). There are also people from Hispanic or Latino backgrounds, and smaller groups of Black, Native American, Asian, and multiracial residents.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 340 | — | |
| 1950 | 461 | 35.6% | |
| 1960 | 412 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 393 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 478 | 21.6% | |
| 1990 | 605 | 26.6% | |
| 2000 | 551 | −8.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,522 | 176.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,630 | 7.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,843 | 21.1% | |
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Images for kids
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Veterans Memorial Park in Rhome has 12 plaques honoring American service personnel from the wars fought since 1917.
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Cold War plaque at Veterans Memorial Park
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Rhome United Methodist Church is located near the city hall downtown.
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Church of Christ building in Rhome
See also
In Spanish: Rhome (Texas) para niños
