Thrall, Texas facts for kids
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Thrall, Texas
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Thrall Municipal Building
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Location of Thrall, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Williamson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
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| • Total | 816 |
| • Density | 2,114.72/sq mi (815.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76578
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-72824 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1369876 |
| Website | Thrall ISD Webpage |
Thrall is a small city located in Williamson County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 816 people lived there. The city was named after Reverend Homer S. Thrall. He was a respected Methodist minister and historian. Local settlers and residents admired him greatly. Thrall was founded in 1876.
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Where is Thrall Located?
Thrall is about 35 miles northeast of Austin. Its exact location is 30°35′19″N 97°17′55″W / 30.588640°N 97.298707°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Thrall is entirely within Williamson County.
How Many People Live in Thrall?
The number of people living in Thrall has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different census reports:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 272 | — | |
| 1930 | 422 | 55.1% | |
| 1940 | 436 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 585 | 34.2% | |
| 1960 | 631 | 7.9% | |
| 1970 | 619 | −1.9% | |
| 1980 | 573 | −7.4% | |
| 1990 | 550 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 710 | 29.1% | |
| 2010 | 839 | 18.2% | |
| 2020 | 816 | −2.7% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 816 people living in Thrall. There were 205 households and 144 families.
Who Lives in Thrall?
The city of Thrall is home to a diverse group of people. Here is a breakdown of the population in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 485 | 59.44% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 59 | 7.23% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0.12% |
| Asian (NH) | 2 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 5 | 0.61% |
| Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 31 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 233 | 28.55% |
| Total | 816 |
In 2000, the population was 710 people. About 37.6% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.78 people.
Education in Thrall
The Thrall Independent School District serves the city of Thrall. Students attend schools within this district. The local high school team is known as the Thrall High School Tigers.
The Great Thrall Flood of 1921
A major historical event for Thrall was a severe flood in 1921. From September 7 to 10, the remains of a hurricane moved over Williamson County. The storm stayed over Thrall for a long time. It dropped a huge amount of rain.
About 39.7 inches of rain fell in just 36 hours. This caused terrible flooding. In Thrall, 23.4 inches of rain fell in 6 hours. It was 31.8 inches in 12 hours. And 36.4 inches in 18 hours. This storm caused the deadliest floods in Texas history. A total of 215 people lost their lives. Eighty-seven people drowned in nearby Taylor. Another 93 people died in Williamson County.
See also
In Spanish: Thrall (Texas) para niños
