Estelline, Texas

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Estelline is a town in Hall County, Texas, United States. The population was 168 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 Miscellaneous
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Estelline is located at 34°32′46″N, 100°26′14″W (34.546062, -100.437212)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 168 people, 65 households, and 39 families residing in the town. The population density was 88.9/km² (228.9/mi²). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 49.2/km² (126.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 77.98% White, 7.74% African American, 2.38% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 10.71% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 50.00% of the population.

There were 65 households out of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.49.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,750, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,519. About 16.7% of families and 21.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.2% of those sixty five or over.

[edit] Education

The Town of Estelline is served by the Memphis Independent School District.

[edit] Miscellaneous

Unfortunately, Estelline has become notable for its local law enforcement. The geography surrounding of the area, combined with tightly spaced speed limit signs, gives the local constabulary ample opportunity to mine motorists for ticket dollars. They do so aggressively.