Spofford, Texas facts for kids
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Spofford, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Kinney |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 41 |
| • Density | 171/sq mi (66.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
78877
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-69560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1368916 |
Spofford is a small city in Kinney County, Texas, United States. In 2020, only 41 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history connected to the railroad.
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Where is Spofford Located?
Spofford is in the southern part of Kinney County. You can find it at these coordinates: 29°10′22″N 100°24′41″W / 29.17278°N 100.41139°W.
Driving to Spofford
The city is on the east side of Texas State Highway 131. This highway goes north about 10 miles (16 km) to Brackettville, which is the main town of the county. If you go south about 24 miles (39 km), you'll reach U.S. Route 277 near the Rio Grande river.
How Big is Spofford?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Spofford covers a total area of about 0.6 square kilometers (0.24 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Spofford?
The number of people living in Spofford has changed a lot over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 246 | — | |
| 1960 | 138 | −43.9% | |
| 1970 | 69 | −50.0% | |
| 1980 | 77 | 11.6% | |
| 1990 | 68 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 75 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 95 | 26.7% | |
| 2020 | 41 | −56.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2000, there were 75 people living in Spofford. These people lived in 24 households, and 19 of those were families. The city had about 299 people per square mile (115 per square kilometer).
Who Lives in Spofford?
In 2000, about half of the households (50%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.7%) were married couples. About 16.7% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Spofford in 2000 was 40 years old. About 29.3% of the population was under 18.
Spofford's Past: A Railroad Town
Spofford got its name from C.K. Spofford. He opened a hotel there in 1882, soon after the railroad arrived. The town grew around his hotel.
Early Growth
A post office was set up in Spofford in 1884. By 1896, the town had its first school. By 1900, about 100 people lived in Spofford.
The Railroad's Importance
The Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad chose Spofford over Brackettville for an important reason. They built a side track from Spofford to Eagle Pass. The main railroad line then continued west to Langtry.
For a while, Spofford was a stop on the Sunset Limited train route. Today, the Amtrak Sunset Limited still passes through Spofford on the same tracks. However, it no longer stops in the city. The closest stop is about 30 miles (48 km) northwest in Del Rio.
Population Changes Over Time
Spofford's population reached its highest point in the mid-1940s, with 373 people. After schools in the area combined in the 1940s, Spofford's students started taking buses to Brackettville. By 1961, the population had dropped to 138. It went as low as 54 people in the mid-1970s.
Learning in Spofford
Students in Spofford attend schools that are part of the Brackett Independent School District.
Images for kids
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Map showing Spofford in Kinney County, Texas
See also
In Spanish: Spofford (Texas) para niños
