Throckmorton, Texas facts for kids
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Throckmorton, Texas
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Downtown Throckmorton in 2015
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Location of Throckmorton, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Throckmorton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
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| • Total | 727 |
| • Density | 438.0/sq mi (169.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76483
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-72896 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413388 |
| Website | throckmortontx.org |
Throckmorton is a small town located in Throckmorton County, Texas, in the United States. It is the main town and the county seat for Throckmorton County. In 2020, about 727 people lived there.
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Exploring Throckmorton's Location
Throckmorton is a town that covers about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers) of land. It is located in a part of Texas where the weather is usually warm.
Throckmorton's Climate and Weather
The weather in Throckmorton is known as a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and often muggy summers. The winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold.
People Living in Throckmorton
The number of people living in Throckmorton has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 37 | — | |
| 1890 | 240 | 548.6% | |
| 1920 | 686 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,135 | 65.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,133 | −0.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,320 | 16.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,299 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,105 | −14.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,174 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,036 | −11.8% | |
| 2000 | 905 | −12.6% | |
| 2010 | 828 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 727 | −12.2% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the town of Throckmorton had 727 residents. There were 337 households and 169 families living in the town.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (NH) | 616 | 84.73% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 0.14% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0.14% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 24 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 | 11.55% |
| Total | 727 |
Population in 2010
The 2010 census showed that 828 people lived in Throckmorton. This was a small decrease from the year 2000. Most of the people living in Throckmorton were White. A smaller number of people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Education in Throckmorton
Students in Throckmorton attend schools that are part of the Throckmorton Collegiate Independent School District. The local high school is Throckmorton High School, and their sports teams are called the Greyhounds.
Famous People from Throckmorton
Some well-known people have connections to Throckmorton:
- Deborah Scaling Kiley: She was a sailor and author. She became famous for surviving a shipwreck.
- Bob Lilly: He was a very talented football player. He played as a defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys and is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Throckmorton para niños
