Wolfe City, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wolfe City, Texas
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Main Street in October 2015
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Caring Folk, Industry, Country Living.
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Location of Wolfe City, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hunt |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,399 |
| • Density | 1,249/sq mi (480.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75496
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-79948 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412292 |
Wolfe City is a small city in Hunt County, Texas, in the United States. It is located where two main roads, State Highways 34 and 11, meet.
The city is about 17 miles (27 km) north of Greenville. Wolfe City was first settled in the 1860s or 1870s. A man named J. Pinckney Wolfe built a mill near Oyster Creek, which helped the town grow. In 2020, about 1,399 people lived in Wolfe City.
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About Wolfe City's Location
Wolfe City is found near the northern edge of Hunt County. State Highway 34 goes right through the middle of town. This road is also called Santa Fe Street. You can travel northeast on Highway 34 for 21 miles (34 km) to reach Honey Grove. If you go south for 17 miles (27 km), you will get to Greenville, which is the main city of Hunt County.
State Highway 11 crosses Highway 34 in the northern part of Wolfe City. This road goes northwest for 23 miles (37 km) to Whitewright. If you head southeast on Highway 11, you will reach Commerce in about 13 miles (21 km).
The United States Census Bureau says that Wolfe City covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²). Most of this area is land, with a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²), being water.
Population Changes in Wolfe City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 867 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,549 | 78.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,402 | −9.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,859 | 32.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,405 | −24.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,339 | −4.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,345 | 0.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,317 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,433 | 8.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,594 | 11.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,505 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,566 | 4.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,412 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,399 | −0.9% | |
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The population of Wolfe City has changed over the years. In 2020, there were 1,399 people living in the city. These people lived in 451 households, and 286 of these were families.
Most of the people in Wolfe City are White (about 70%). There are also Black or African American residents (about 9.5%), and Hispanic or Latino residents (about 13.6%). A smaller number of people are Native American, Asian, or of mixed races.
Education in Wolfe City
Students in Wolfe City attend schools that are part of the Wolfe City Independent School District. This district is responsible for public education in the area.
Images for kids
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Map of Wolfe City in 1891
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Wolfe City Public Library
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City Hall
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Martindale Feed Mill
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See also
In Spanish: Wolfe City (Texas) para niños
