Dickens, Texas

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Dickens is a city in Dickens County, Texas, United States. The population was 332 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Dickens County^GR6.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Dickens is located at 33°37′17″N, 100°50′6″W (33.621341, -100.834987)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 332 people, 133 households, and 88 families residing in the city. The population density was 130.8/km² (340.1/mi²). There were 163 housing units at an average density of 64.2/km² (167.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.58% White, 4.52% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.04% of the population.

There were 133 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,875, and the median income for a family was $31,750. Males had a median income of $22,361 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,024. About 15.5% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 21.9% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

The City of Dickens is served by the Spur and Patton Springs Independent School Districts.

[edit] External links

Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 33.621341° -100.834987°
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