Whiteface, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whiteface, Texas
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Former Whiteface Hotel, now a museum
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 Whiteface, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cochran |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1924 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,681 ft (1,122 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 449 |
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412 |
| • Density | 700.68/sq mi (270.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79379
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| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-78328 |
Whiteface is a small town in Cochran County, Texas, in the United States. In 2010, about 449 people lived there. It's a quiet community with a rich history.
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Whiteface: A Town's Story
The town of Whiteface got its name from a ranch. A rancher named C. C. Slaughter had a place called "Whiteface Camp." He also had a "Whiteface Pasture." These names came from the type of cattle he raised, which were called "whiteface" cattle.
In 1924, C. C. Slaughter's son-in-law, Ira P. DeLoache, helped create the community of Whiteface from the ranch land. The very next year, the town moved a few miles. This move was so it could be closer to the railroad, which was important for travel and trade. In 1937, oil was found near the town. This discovery helped the town grow. Whiteface officially became an incorporated town in 1945.
Where is Whiteface?
Whiteface is located on the high plains of the Llano Estacado. This is a large, flat area of land in Texas. The town covers about 1.5 square kilometers (or 0.59 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
You can find Whiteface on Texas State Highway 114. It is about 44 miles west of a larger city called Lubbock. It is also about 12 miles southeast of Morton. Morton is the main town in Cochran County.
Who Lives in Whiteface?
The population of Whiteface has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there according to different censuses:
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| 1950 | 579 | — | |
| 1960 | 535 | −7.6% | |
| 1970 | 394 | −26.4% | |
| 1980 | 463 | 17.5% | |
| 1990 | 512 | 10.6% | |
| 2000 | 465 | −9.2% | |
| 2010 | 449 | −3.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 412 | −8.2% | |
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Whiteface Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 375 people living in Whiteface. There were 133 households and 98 families. Most people in Whiteface were of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 53% of the population. White people who are not Hispanic made up about 43% of the residents. There were also smaller numbers of Black or African American people, Native Americans, and people of mixed races.
Learning in Whiteface
The students in Whiteface go to schools run by the Whiteface Consolidated Independent School District. The town is home to Whiteface High School. The sports teams at Whiteface High School are known as the Antelopes.
See also
In Spanish: Whiteface (Texas) para niños
