Talco, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Talco, Texas
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Talco City Hall, December 2019
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Location of Talco, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Titus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 494 |
| • Density | 642/sq mi (248.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
75487
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-71732 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412030 |
Talco is a small town located in Titus County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 494 people lived there. The town's name might come from a local candy bar or from the phrase "Texas-Arkansas-Louisiana Country." Another idea is that it came from a company name, "Texas-Arkansas-Louisiana Company."
History of Talco
The area near Talco had two post offices in the past: Gouldsboro (started in 1856) and Goolesboro (started in 1878). Because of similar names, the community changed its name to "Talco." This new name was inspired by the initials of the Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana Candy Company, which were found on a candy wrapper. In 1912, Talco moved its location to be closer to a railroad line, which helped with transportation.
A big change happened in 1936 when oil was found nearby. This discovery led to a huge economic "boom," meaning the town grew very quickly and became busy. Talco even called itself the "Asphalt capital of the world" for a while because of the oil.
Talco's Geography
Talco covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
US Route 271 is the main highway that runs north and south through Talco. The town is located just one mile east of the Franklin County line.
Population and People
Here's how Talco's population has changed over the years:
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The table below shows the different groups of people living in Talco as of 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 220 | 44.53% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 81 | 16.4% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 1.21% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.2% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 30 | 6.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 156 | 31.58% |
| Total | 494 |
In 2020, there were 494 people living in Talco. These people made up 258 households and 206 families.
Education in Talco
Students in Talco attend schools that are part of the Rivercrest Independent School District. Before July 1999, this was known as the Talco-Bogata Consolidated Independent School District.
Talco used to have its own elementary school. The old Talco school building opened in 1939. A new, combined elementary school for the district began construction in May 2000 and was finished in June 2001.
See also
In Spanish: Talco (Texas) para niños
