Wortham, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wortham, Texas
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Location of Wortham, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Freestone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
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| • Total | 980 |
| • Density | 501.26/sq mi (193.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76693
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-80296 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413512 |
Wortham is a small town located in Freestone County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 980 people lived there.
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Wortham's Location and Landscape
Wortham is in the northwestern part of Freestone County. A main road, Texas State Highway 14, goes through the town. It connects Wortham to Richland and Interstate 45 to the north. It also leads to Mexia to the south. Fairfield, the main town of Freestone County, is southeast of Wortham.
The town covers about 5.1 square kilometers (about 2 square miles) of land. Wortham is also close to the Tehuacana Hills. These hills are some of the highest points between the big cities of Dallas and Houston.
Wortham's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Wortham has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 245 | — | |
| 1890 | 401 | 63.7% | |
| 1910 | 899 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,100 | 22.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,404 | 27.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,267 | −9.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,170 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,087 | −7.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,036 | −4.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,187 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,020 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,082 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,073 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 980 | −8.7% | |
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Who Lives in Wortham?
In 2020, there were 980 people living in Wortham. Most residents were White (about 67%). About 15% were Black or African American. Around 13% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races.
Most households in Wortham are families. Many have children under 18 living with them. The average household has about 2 to 3 people.
Wortham's Schools
The town of Wortham is part of the Wortham Independent School District. Students in Wortham attend Wortham High School. The school's sports teams are known as the Bulldogs.
Famous People from Wortham
Wortham has been home to a few notable people:
- Charlie Davis was an NFL defensive tackle. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Leonard Davis is another NFL player. He played as a guard and offensive tackle for teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals.
- Blind Lemon Jefferson was a very important blues musician. He was born and is buried in Wortham.
See also
In Spanish: Wortham (Texas) para niños
