Seagraves, Texas facts for kids
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Seagraves, Texas
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Location of Seagraves, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Gaines |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,353 ft (1,022 m) |
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| • Total | 2,153 |
| • Density | 1,485/sq mi (572.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79359
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-66440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411850 |
| Website | http://seagravestx.us/ |
Seagraves is a city in Gaines County, Texas, United States. In 2020, its population was 2,153 people. It is a friendly community located in the western part of Texas.
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History of Seagraves
The area where Seagraves now stands was once known as Blythe, Texas. It had a post office at the home of S.J. Blythe.
How Seagraves Got Its Name
In 1917, the Santa Fe Railroad came to the area. The railroad already had a town named Blythe in California. So, they needed a new name for this Texas location. They chose to honor Charles L. Seagraves. He was a traveling agent for the railroad and was well-liked by the local people.
Early Buildings and Growth
The first building built in the new town was the Spearman Land Company. Soon after, the Higginbotham Bartlett Lumber Company opened. Seagraves quickly grew into a busy town.
The 1928 Fire and Rebuilding
In 1928, a big fire burned down a large part of the business area. The only building left on the west side of Main Street was the Seagraves Motor Company. After the fire, new, modern brick buildings were built. Many of these buildings are still standing today.
Geography of Seagraves
Seagraves is located at 32°57′N 102°34′W / 32.950°N 102.567°W. This shows its exact spot on a map.
City Area
The city covers about 1.5 square miles (3.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population in Seagraves
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 505 | — | |
| 1940 | 3,225 | 538.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,101 | −34.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,307 | 9.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,440 | 5.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,596 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,398 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,334 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,417 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,153 | −10.9% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.
2020 Census Results
The 2020 United States census showed that 2,153 people lived in Seagraves. There were 730 households and 528 families. Most people living in Seagraves are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education in Seagraves
Students in Seagraves attend schools in the Seagraves Independent School District. The local high school team is known as the Seagraves High School Eagles.
See also
In Spanish: Seagraves (Texas) para niños
