Snook, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Snook, Texas
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Location of Snook, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Burleson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) |
| • Land | 2.01 sq mi (5.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
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| • Total | 506 |
| • Density | 268.62/sq mi (103.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77878
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| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-68576 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411914 |
Snook is a small city located in Burleson County, Texas, United States. It's a friendly community with a population of 506 people, according to the 2020 census. Snook is known for its local school and a big annual music event.
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Location and Land
Snook is about 13 miles (21 km) southwest of College Station. It is also 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Caldwell, which is the main town of Burleson County.
The city covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), being water.
Who Lives in Snook?
The population of Snook has changed a bit over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 408 | — | |
| 1990 | 489 | 19.9% | |
| 2000 | 568 | 16.2% | |
| 2010 | 511 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 506 | −1.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 506 people living in Snook. These people lived in 236 households, which are like homes or apartments. About 159 of these households were families.
The people living in Snook come from different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were White (58.89%), followed by Black or African American (17.19%). About 19.37% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, the average household had about 2.57 people. The average family had about 3.03 people. Many households (37.6%) had children under 18 living with them. The median age in the city was 32 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32, and half were older.
Schools in Snook
Students in Snook attend schools within the Snook Independent School District. The city is home to the Snook Secondary School. The school's sports teams are called the Bluejays.
Fun Things to Do
Snook is famous for hosting Chilifest, a big annual event. This charity event has been held every year since 1991. It brings together some of the biggest country music stars.
Chilifest is a two-day event that includes a chili cook-off and a concert. More than 50,000 people come to Snook for this festival each year. It's a huge party that helps raise money for good causes.
Over the years, Chilifest has donated more than $3,500,000 to local groups. These groups include Burleson County Go-Texan, the Boys & Girls Club of Brazos Valley, and the Snook Volunteer Fire Department.
Images for kids
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A historical marker in Snook, Texas.
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Map showing the location of Snook in Texas.
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Map showing Snook within Burleson County.
See also
In Spanish: Snook (Texas) para niños
