Rocky Mound, Texas facts for kids
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Rocky Mound, Texas
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Location of Rocky Mound, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Camp |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
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| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 184.73/sq mi (71.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-62870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412567 |
Rocky Mound is a small town located in Camp County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 78 people lived there. The town's population has changed over the years, with 75 residents in 2010 and 93 in 2000.
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Where is Rocky Mound Located?
Rocky Mound is found in the northern part of Camp County. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Pittsburg, which is the main town of the county.
The United States Census Bureau says that Rocky Mound covers a total area of about 0.41 square miles (1.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Rocky Mound?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 123 | — | |
| 1990 | 53 | −56.9% | |
| 2000 | 93 | 75.5% | |
| 2010 | 75 | −19.4% | |
| 2020 | 78 | 4.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 93 people living in Rocky Mound. These people lived in 41 different homes, and 30 of these were families. The town had about 228 people per square mile (88 people per square kilometer).
The people living in Rocky Mound came from different backgrounds:
- About 50% were White.
- About 45% were African American.
- A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
- About 6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
In 2000, about 3 out of 10 homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The average home had about 2.27 people, and the average family had about 2.73 people.
The ages of the people in Rocky Mound were spread out:
- About 27% were under 18 years old.
- About 5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98 males.
Education in Rocky Mound
Students in Rocky Mound attend schools that are part of the Pittsburg Independent School District. This school district serves the town and surrounding areas.
See also
In Spanish: Rocky Mound (Texas) para niños
