Tuscola, Texas facts for kids
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Tuscola, Texas
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Location of Tuscola, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,978 ft (603 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 850 |
| • Density | 1,000/sq mi (386.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79562
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-74048 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412116 |
Tuscola is a city in Taylor County, Texas, United States. The population was 850 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 square mile (1.9 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Tuscola has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 497 | — | |
| 1960 | 414 | −16.7% | |
| 1970 | 497 | 20.0% | |
| 1980 | 660 | 32.8% | |
| 1990 | 620 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 714 | 15.2% | |
| 2010 | 742 | 3.9% | |
| 2020 | 850 | 14.6% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 708 | 83.29% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 4 | 0.47% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 0.59% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.35% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 22 | 2.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 | 12.59% |
| Total | 850 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 850 people, 305 households, and 203 families residing in the city.
Education
The city of Tuscola is served by the Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District and home to the Jim Ned High School Indians.
Notable people
- Colt McCoy, football quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, the Cleveland Browns, and the Arizona Cardinals
- Rick Roderick, prominent philosopher and professor
- Ed Sprinkle, former American football player and coach
See also
In Spanish: Tuscola (Texas) para niños
