Weston, Texas facts for kids
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Weston, Texas
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Location of Weston in Collin County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.52 sq mi (11.71 km2) |
| • Land | 4.49 sq mi (11.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 283 |
| • Density | 120.32/sq mi (46.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75097
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| Area code(s) | 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-77740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412242 |
Weston is a small town in Collin County, Texas, United States. It is known for its quiet, rural feel. The town's population was 563 people in 2010. By 2020, it had 283 residents. However, by 2023, estimates from Collin County suggested the population had grown to about 1,050 people.
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Where is Weston Located?
Weston is in the northern part of Collin County. It is about 12 miles north of McKinney, which is the main city of the county. Weston is also about 7 miles west of Anna and 8 miles east of Celina.
The United States Census Bureau says Weston covers a total area of about 4.52 square miles (11.71 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.09 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Weston?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 157 | — | |
| 1880 | 166 | 5.7% | |
| 1980 | 405 | — | |
| 1990 | 362 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 635 | 75.4% | |
| 2010 | 563 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 283 | −49.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 816 | 44.9% | |
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In the year 2000, Weston had 635 people living there. These people lived in 235 different homes. Most of these homes (204) were families. By the 2020 census, the number of people living in Weston had gone down to 283.
Who Lives in Weston?
In 2000, most of the people in Weston (about 97%) were White. A small number were Black, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
By 2020, the population was still mostly non-Hispanic White people. There were also some Black or African American, Asian, and other residents. About 34 people in Weston were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
In 2000, about 33% of homes in Weston had children under 18 living there. Most homes (79%) were married couples living together.
The people in Weston were spread out by age. About 24% were under 18 years old. About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 30% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 10% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Weston was 40 years old.
Education in Weston
Students in Weston attend schools in two different school districts. These are the Celina ISD and the McKinney ISD.
For college, the Texas Legislature has chosen Collin College to serve all of Collin County. This includes students from Celina ISD and some other parts of Denton County.
See also
In Spanish: Weston (Texas) para niños
