Waskom, Texas facts for kids
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Waskom, Texas
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Waskom Volunteer Fire Department
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The Gateway to Texas
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Location within Harrison County
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 Waskom, Texas
Location in Texas
Waskom, Texas
Location in the United States
Waskom, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.68 sq mi (6.94 km2) |
| • Land | 2.68 sq mi (6.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
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| • Total | 1,910 |
| • Density | 713/sq mi (275.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75692
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| Area code(s) | 430, 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-76636 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412190 |
Waskom is a city in the state of Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,910 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 2,160 people who lived there in 2010.
Waskom is in Harrison County. It is about 19 miles (31 km) east of Marshall, which is the main city of the county. Waskom is located along U.S. 80 and Interstate 20. It is part of the larger Marshall area, which is also connected to the Longview–Marshall combined statistical area. This region is known as the Ark-La-Tex, because it's where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. To the east of Waskom are the cities of Greenwood and Shreveport, Louisiana.
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History of Waskom
Waskom started in 1850. It was a useful stop for people traveling between Dallas and Shreveport. They moved cattle and cotton along this route to the Red River in Louisiana.
In 1872, Waskom became an important train station. It was a key point on the railroad connecting Dallas, Shreveport, and Texarkana. Even today, a major train line still runs through Waskom.
Now, Waskom is on I-20. This big highway connects states like the Carolinas to places in southwest Texas and Mexico. Waskom's high school football team won the 3A D2 state championship in both 2014 and 2015.
Geography of Waskom
Waskom is located at 32°28′42″N 94°3′50″W / 32.47833°N 94.06389°W. The city covers a total area of about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Waskom (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 564 | — | |
| 1950 | 719 | 27.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,336 | 85.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,460 | 9.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,821 | 24.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,812 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,068 | 14.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,160 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,910 | −11.6% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,910 people living in Waskom. There were 589 households and 436 families.
In 2018, the city had about 1,887 people. This was a decrease of 273 people since the 2010 census. In 2018, there were 598 households and 468 families.
In 2010, there were 2,160 people living in Waskom. There were 732 households and 460 families.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 34.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 51.9% were married couples. Around 15.9% were households led by a single woman.
The average household had about 2.62 people. The average family had about 3.10 people.
The median age of people in Waskom in 2000 was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35, and half were older.
Income and Poverty
In 2000, the median income for a household was $29,737. For a family, the median income was $32,243. This is the middle income level, where half of households or families earned more and half earned less.
About 19.4% of families and 24.2% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 35.5% of children under 18. It also included 14.8% of people aged 65 or older.
In 2018, the median income was $29,844. In 2020, renting a two-bedroom apartment cost about $799 per month. This was cheaper than in nearby Shreveport, Louisiana.
Race and Ethnicity
In 2018, most people in Waskom were white (61.0%). About 17.1% were Black or African American. A small number were Native American or Alaskan Native (0.7%). About 2.2% were of two or more races.
People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 19.0% of the city's population.
Religion in Waskom
Waskom, like much of Harrison County, is a Christian area. This region is often called the Bible Belt. The largest Christian groups in Waskom are Baptists, followed by Methodists and Catholics.
Many Baptist churches in the area are part of the Southern Baptist Convention. There are also independent Baptist churches and those part of the National Baptist Convention. Waskom has one United Methodist church and one Catholic church.
Education in Waskom
The Waskom Independent School District serves the city of Waskom. This district provides education for the children living there.
Media and News
Waskom is part of the media market for the Shreveport-Bossier City area. This means people in Waskom often get their TV and radio from there.
The local newspapers for Waskom are The Marshall News Messenger and The Waskom Post. The Shreveport Times also delivers newspapers in Waskom.
Notable People from Waskom
- Shelby Singleton, a record producer
- Grady Gaines, a blues saxophone player
- Junior Moore, a baseball player
See also
In Spanish: Waskom (Texas) para niños
