Rogers, Texas facts for kids
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Rogers, Texas
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Rogers City Hall
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Location of Rogers, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
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| • Total | 1,113 |
| • Density | 1,213.18/sq mi (468.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76569
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-62924 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412570 |
Rogers is a small town located in Bell County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,113 people lived there. Rogers is part of a larger area called the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area.
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Where is Rogers, Texas?
Rogers is in the southeastern part of Bell County. A major road, U.S. Route 190, goes right through the town. This road connects Rogers to Temple, which is about 14 miles (23 km) to the northwest. It also leads to Cameron, about 17 miles (27 km) to the southeast.
The town covers a total area of about 1.06 square miles (2.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Who Lives in Rogers?
The number of people living in Rogers has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 664 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,275 | 92.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,256 | −1.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,032 | −17.8% | |
| 1940 | 911 | −11.7% | |
| 1950 | 948 | 4.1% | |
| 1960 | 936 | −1.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,030 | 10.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,242 | 20.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,131 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,117 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,218 | 9.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,113 | −8.6% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 1,113 people living in Rogers. There were 414 households and 329 families in the town.
The people living in Rogers come from different backgrounds. Here's a look at the racial makeup of the town in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 529 | 47.53% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 35 | 3.14% |
| Asian (NH) | 5 | 0.45% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 6 | 0.54% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 51 | 4.58% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 487 | 43.76% |
| Total | 1,113 |
Learning in Rogers
The schools in Rogers are managed by the Rogers Independent School District. This district helps make sure that students in the town get a good education.
Famous People from Rogers
Several notable people have connections to Rogers, Texas:
- Alvin Ailey (1931–1989) was a famous dancer and activist. He started the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which is known worldwide.
- Taylor Jungmann (born 1989) is a former professional baseball player. He played mostly for the Milwaukee Brewers.
- William D. McElroy (1917–1999) was a biochemist and academic leader. He was born in Rogers.
- Hugh Shelley (1910–1978) played professional baseball for the Detroit Tigers.
- Joe Tex (1935–1982) was an American singer and musician, known for his soul music.
See also
In Spanish: Rogers (Texas) para niños
