Sanctuary, Texas facts for kids
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Sanctuary, Texas
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Location of Sanctuary, Texas
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Texas | |
| County | Parker | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 337 | |
| • Density | 391.9/sq mi (151.8/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| FIPS code | 48-65066 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413255 | |
Sanctuary is a small town located in Parker County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 337 people lived there. The town became an official community in the early 1980s.
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Where is Sanctuary, Texas?
The United States Census Bureau says that Sanctuary covers a total area of about 0.86 square miles (2.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Sanctuary?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 215 | — | |
| 1990 | 234 | 8.8% | |
| 2000 | 256 | 9.4% | |
| 2010 | 329 | 28.5% | |
| 2020 | 337 | 2.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 256 people living in Sanctuary. These people made up 99 households and 80 families. The town had about 971 people per square mile.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Sanctuary were married couples living together. About 33% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.59 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 23% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 41 years old.
Education in Sanctuary
Students in Sanctuary attend schools that are part of the Azle Independent School District. This district provides education for children living in the town.
