Tool, Texas facts for kids
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Tool, Texas
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Location of Tool, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.60 sq mi (9.33 km2) |
| • Land | 3.59 sq mi (9.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
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| • Total | 2,175 |
| • Density | 641.23/sq mi (247.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
75143
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-73352 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412085 |
Tool is a small city in Henderson County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 2,175 people lived there. Tool is located on the west side of Cedar Creek Lake. Many people like to visit Tool for vacations or to live there after they retire.
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Where is Tool, Texas?
Tool is found in the northwestern part of Henderson County. It sits right on the western edge of Cedar Creek Lake. The main road that goes through the city is Texas State Highway 274. This road leads northwest about 4 miles to Seven Points. It also goes southeast about 9 miles to Trinidad. Athens, which is the main town of Henderson County, is about 24 miles southeast of Tool by road.
The city of Tool covers a total area of about 3.6 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Tool?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 258 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,464 | 467.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,712 | 16.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,275 | 32.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,240 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,175 | −2.9% | |
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The population of Tool has changed over the years. In 1970, only 258 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,175 people.
People in Tool in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,175 people living in Tool. These people lived in 1,088 households, and 719 of these were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Tool in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,835 | 84.37% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 19 | 0.87% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 15 | 0.69% |
| Asian (NH) | 26 | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 107 | 4.92% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 168 | 7.72% |
| Total | 2,175 |
Life in Tool in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 2,275 people living in Tool. The city had 1,006 households. About 19.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (53.0%) were married couples living together.
The average household had 2.26 people. The average family had 2.73 people.
The age of people in Tool was spread out:
- 19.3% were under 18 years old.
- 5.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 24.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Tool was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97.5 males.
The average income for a household in Tool was $32,679. For families, the average income was $37,396. About 15.1% of all people in Tool lived below the poverty line. This included 26.6% of those under 18 and 7.5% of those 65 or older.
Education in Tool
Students in Tool attend schools that are part of two different school districts. These are the Malakoff and Mabank ISDs.
See also
In Spanish: Tool (Texas) para niños
