Ropesville, Texas facts for kids
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Ropesville, Texas
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 Ropesville, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hockley |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1917 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,363 ft (1,025 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 430 |
| • Density | 1,194/sq mi (457/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79358
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| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-63140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1366856 |
Ropesville is a small city located in Hockley County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 430 people lived there. This was a slight decrease from 434 people counted in the 2010 census.
Where is Ropesville?
Ropesville is found on the high plains of the Llano Estacado. This area is in the southeastern part of Hockley County. The city's exact location is 33.4134229 degrees North and 102.1543406 degrees West.
Two main roads, U.S. Routes 62 and 82, pass through the city. These roads can take you to bigger cities nearby. Lubbock is about 21 miles (34 km) northeast. Brownfield is about 18 miles (29 km) southwest. Levelland, which is the main city of Hockley County, is 24 miles (39 km) to the northwest.
The United States Census Bureau says that Ropesville covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Ropesville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 391 | — | |
| 1960 | 423 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 483 | 14.2% | |
| 1980 | 489 | 1.2% | |
| 1990 | 494 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 517 | 4.7% | |
| 2010 | 434 | −16.1% | |
| 2020 | 430 | −0.9% | |
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The city's population has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 517 people living in Ropesville. There were 177 households and 141 families.
Most people in Ropesville are White. A smaller number of people are African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. Many residents are of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
About 43.5% of households in 2000 had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.4%) were married couples. Some households (18.6%) were made up of people living alone. About 9.6% of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Ropesville in 2000 was 33 years old. About one-third of the population was under 18.
Education
Students in Ropesville attend schools that are part of the Ropes Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Ropesville para niños
