Overton, Texas

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Overton is a city in Texas, United States. Located mostly in Rusk County, a small part of the city extends into Smith County. The population was 2,350 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Economy
4 Education
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Overton is located at 32°16′25″N, 94°58′35″W (32.273608, -94.976306)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.5 km² (6.8 mi²). 17.4 km² (6.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.59%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,350 people, 906 households, and 629 families residing in the city. The population density was 135.2/km² (350.2/mi²). There were 1,013 housing units at an average density of 58.3/km² (150.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.1% White, 17.0% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. 2.1% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 906 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,098, and the median income for a family was $34,662. Males had a median income of $30,329 versus $17,255 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,256. About 14.1% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Economy

[edit] Education

The Rusk County portion of Overton is served by the Overton Independent School District. The Arp Independent School District serves the few Overton residents in Smith County.