Talty, Texas facts for kids
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Talty, Texas
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Location of Talty in Kaufman County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.78 km2) |
| • Land | 3.39 sq mi (8.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,500 |
| • Density | 737/sq mi (285/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-71756 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412032 |
Talty is a city located in Kaufman County, Texas, in the United States. It's a growing community that was officially recognized as a city in 2015. Before that, it was known as the Town of Talty, incorporated on May 1, 1999.
In 2010, about 1,535 people lived in Talty. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,500 people. A well-known person from Talty is Don Willett, who is a judge on an important court called the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He also used to be a justice on the Texas Supreme Court.
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Geography of Talty
Talty is found in the northwestern part of Kaufman County. A major highway, Interstate 20, goes right through the city. You can get on or off the highway at Exit 493.
Travel and Location
Interstate 20 makes it easy to travel from Talty.
- If you drive east for about 7 miles (11 km), you will reach Terrell.
- If you drive west for about 13 miles (21 km), you will connect with Interstate 635 southeast of Dallas.
- The center of Downtown Dallas is about 26 miles (42 km) west of Talty.
Land Area
According to information from the United States Census Bureau, Talty covers a total area of about 3.39 square miles (8.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
Talty has seen its population grow over the years. This section shares details about how many people live in Talty and what groups they belong to.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,028 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,535 | 49.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,500 | 62.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 3,048 | 98.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Talty?
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Talty as of 2020. This information helps us understand the community better.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,608 | 64.32% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 280 | 11.2% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 10 | 0.4% |
| Asian (NH) | 14 | 0.56% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 4 | 0.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 88 | 3.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 496 | 19.84% |
| Total | 2,500 |
In 2020, there were 2,500 people living in Talty. These people lived in 713 households, and 679 of those were families.
Schools in Talty
Students living in Talty attend schools that are part of the Forney Independent School District.
Elementary Schools
Most of Talty is in the attendance zone for Henderson Elementary School. This school is located in an area of Kaufman County that is not officially part of any city. A very small part of Talty is zoned to Claybon Elementary School, which is in Forney.
Middle and High Schools
After elementary school, students from Talty typically go to Warren Middle School. This middle school is also in an unincorporated part of Kaufman County. For high school, students attend Forney High School, which is located in Forney.
See also
In Spanish: Talty (Texas) para niños
