Ross, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ross, Texas
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Ross City Hall building
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Location of Ross, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
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| • Total | 245 |
| • Density | 140.0/sq mi (54.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76684
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-63380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411002 |
Ross is a small city located in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is a quiet, rural community. In 2020, about 245 people lived there. Ross is also part of the larger Waco metropolitan area.
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Exploring Ross: Location and Weather
Ross is located in central Texas. The city covers an area of about 1.7 square miles (4.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Understanding Ross's Climate
The weather in Ross is usually warm. Summers are hot and humid. Winters are generally mild or cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Cfa".
Who Lives in Ross? A Look at the Population
The number of people living in Ross has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 200 | — | |
| 1990 | 188 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 228 | 21.3% | |
| 2010 | 283 | 24.1% | |
| 2020 | 245 | −13.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 228 people living in Ross. These people lived in 85 different homes. Most of these homes (66) were families. The city had about 131 people per square mile.
Most people in Ross in 2000 were White (about 97%). A smaller number were African American (about 2%). Some people were of Hispanic or Latino background (about 5%).
Families and Age Groups in Ross
Many homes in Ross had children under 18 (about 34%). Most homes were married couples living together (about 67%). Some homes had a female head without a husband (about 8%).
The average home in Ross had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 3.09 people.
The population of Ross includes people of all ages. About 27.6% were under 18 years old. About 14.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 38 years old.
How People Earn Money in Ross
In 2000, the average income for a home in Ross was $31,250 per year. For families, the average income was $41,875. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the city was $17,569. A small number of families (4.5%) and people (2.8%) lived below the poverty line.
Education in Ross
Students in Ross attend schools in the West Independent School District. This school district serves the city's children.
Images for kids
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Ross City Hall building
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Location of Ross, Texas
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McLennan County Ross
See also
In Spanish: Ross (Texas) para niños
