South Mountain, Texas facts for kids
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South Mountain, Texas
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Location of South Mountain, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Coryell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 411 |
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417 |
| • Density | 226.29/sq mi (87.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-69120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413308 |
South Mountain is a small town in Coryell County, Texas, United States. In 2010, about 384 people lived there. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Killeen and Temple, and also Fort Hood. This larger area is known as the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Where is South Mountain?
South Mountain is located along U.S. Route 84. This is a major road that runs through the area.
The town is about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Gatesville. Gatesville is the main city in Coryell County. South Mountain is also about 16 miles (26 km) west of McGregor.
The United States Census Bureau says that South Mountain covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in South Mountain?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 301 | — | |
| 2000 | 412 | 36.9% | |
| 2010 | 384 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 411 | 7.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 417 | 8.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 412 people living in South Mountain. These people lived in 146 homes. Most of these homes (121) were families.
The population density was about 253 people for every square mile. This means that, on average, there were 253 people living in each square mile of the town.
Most of the people in South Mountain were White (about 87%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Asian, and other races. About 9.5% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes (41%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (71%) were married couples living together. About 13% of homes had people living alone.
The average age of people in South Mountain was 37 years old. About 29% of the population was under 18. About 12% of the population was 65 years or older.
In 2000, the average income for a household in South Mountain was $31,250 per year. For families, the average income was $34,688 per year.
Schools in South Mountain
Children in South Mountain attend schools in the Gatesville Independent School District. This district serves the local area.
For higher education, the entire county is served by Central Texas College. This college offers different programs for students.
See also
In Spanish: South Mountain (Texas) para niños
