Springlake, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Springlake, Texas
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Location of Springlake, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lamb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,681 ft (1,122 m) |
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| • Total | 145 |
| • Density | 140.8/sq mi (54.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79082
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-69764 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1369043 |
Springlake is a small town located in Lamb County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, 145 people lived there. The town is well-known for its farming activities and for its exciting yearly Independence Day celebration.
This celebration includes a fireworks show put on by the Springlake Volunteer Fire Department. Thousands of people often come to enjoy free food, live music, a bake auction, and friendly get-togethers. Springlake was also the hometown of Bill W. Clayton, who was a very important leader in the Texas House of Representatives.
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Geography of Springlake
Springlake is located at coordinates 34°13′52″N 102°18′17″W. This means it is in the northern part of Texas.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Springlake has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 245 | — | |
| 1970 | 209 | −14.7% | |
| 1980 | 222 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 132 | −40.5% | |
| 2000 | 135 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 108 | −20.0% | |
| 2020 | 145 | 34.3% | |
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People in Springlake (2000 Census)
In the year 2000, there were 135 people living in Springlake. These people lived in 54 different homes, and 38 of these were families.
- About 30% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Springlake was 38 years old.
Most of the people living in Springlake were White, and about one-third of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Springlake
The children and teens in Springlake attend schools that are part of the Springlake-Earth Independent School District. This school district serves students from Springlake and the nearby community of Earth.
See also
In Spanish: Springlake para niños
