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Robert Lee, Texas
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 Robert Lee, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Coke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,831 ft (558 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,027 |
| • Density | 893/sq mi (344.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76945
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-62564 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410970 |
Robert Lee is a small city located in Texas, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Coke County. In 2020, about 1,027 people lived there.
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History of Robert Lee
The city of Robert Lee was named after a famous person. The founders chose the name to honor Robert E. Lee. People believe he once set up a camp near where the city is now, close to the Colorado River. Robert E. Lee was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army. He served in Texas from 1856 to 1861.
Geography and Location
Robert Lee is situated along the upper Colorado River. It is located downstream from the E.V. Spence Reservoir.
City Area
The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers an area of about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Robert Lee's Climate
| Climate data for Robert Lee, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1908–1911, 1962–2017) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 90 (32) |
98 (37) |
98 (37) |
102 (39) |
114 (46) |
111 (44) |
110 (43) |
110 (43) |
109 (43) |
104 (40) |
92 (33) |
86 (30) |
114 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 58.0 (14.4) |
62.9 (17.2) |
70.1 (21.2) |
79.4 (26.3) |
87.0 (30.6) |
92.6 (33.7) |
96.1 (35.6) |
94.4 (34.7) |
87.4 (30.8) |
79.0 (26.1) |
66.9 (19.4) |
59.0 (15.0) |
77.7 (25.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 43.9 (6.6) |
48.7 (9.3) |
55.9 (13.3) |
64.9 (18.3) |
73.8 (23.2) |
80.4 (26.9) |
84.1 (28.9) |
82.5 (28.1) |
75.1 (23.9) |
64.9 (18.3) |
53.4 (11.9) |
45.2 (7.3) |
64.4 (18.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29.8 (−1.2) |
34.4 (1.3) |
41.7 (5.4) |
50.3 (10.2) |
60.6 (15.9) |
68.3 (20.2) |
72.0 (22.2) |
70.7 (21.5) |
62.8 (17.1) |
50.8 (10.4) |
39.9 (4.4) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
51.1 (10.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 3 (−16) |
−1 (−18) |
8 (−13) |
25 (−4) |
33 (1) |
49 (9) |
55 (13) |
52 (11) |
38 (3) |
24 (−4) |
14 (−10) |
−2 (−19) |
−2 (−19) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.06 (27) |
1.11 (28) |
1.30 (33) |
1.65 (42) |
2.60 (66) |
2.60 (66) |
1.54 (39) |
2.63 (67) |
2.65 (67) |
2.11 (54) |
1.23 (31) |
0.95 (24) |
21.43 (544) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.1 (0.25) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.5 (1.3) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 49.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
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People of Robert Lee: Demographics
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 490 | — | |
| 1940 | 662 | 35.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,089 | 64.5% | |
| 1960 | 990 | −9.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,119 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,202 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,276 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,171 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,049 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,027 | −2.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
This table shows how the number of people living in Robert Lee has changed over many years.
Who Lives in Robert Lee?
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 702 | 68.35% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 5 | 0.49% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 10 | 0.97% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 3 | 0.29% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.29% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 28 | 2.73% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 276 | 26.87% |
| Total | 1,027 |
The most recent count in 2020 showed that 1,027 people lived in Robert Lee. These people made up 540 households, with 297 of them being families.
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Education in Robert Lee
The city has its own school system called the Robert Lee Independent School District. Students in Robert Lee attend Robert Lee High School.
Famous People from Robert Lee
- Winnie Baze: An American football player who played for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- John Burroughs: He was a Democratic governor of New Mexico from 1959 to 1960. A governor is the elected leader of a state.
- Wallace Clift (1926–2018): A professor and author.
- Dean E. Hallmark: An Air Force pilot.
- Fred Roe: A polo player.
See also
In Spanish: Robert Lee (Texas) para niños
