Crockett, Texas
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Crockett is a city in Houston County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 7,141. It is the county seat of Houston CountyGR6.
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[edit] History
Crockett is named for Davy Crockett, who passed through the community and camped overnight on his way to the Alamo.
[edit] Geography
Crockett is located at (31.317010, -95.458397)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.0 km² (8.9 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 7,141 people, 2,672 households, and 1,747 families residing in the city. The population density was 311.2/km² (805.6/mi²). There were 3,081 housing units at an average density of 134.3/km² (347.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.54% White, 44.67% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 4.78% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.50% of the population.
There were 2,672 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 23.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,455, and the median income for a family was $27,069. Males had a median income of $26,098 versus $18,674 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,708. About 26.6% of families and 33.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.6% of those under age 18 and 26.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
The City of Crockett is served by the Crockett Independent School District.
[edit] Famous People from Crockett, Texas
- Kenny Rogers - recording artist
- Eugene Lockhart - Dallas Cowboys linebacker in the 1980s
- Folk singer Sam Hinton
- Barrett R. Steed- Short Story Author
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