Throckmorton, Texas

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Throckmorton is a town in Throckmorton County, Texas, United States. The population was 905 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Throckmorton County^GR6.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Throckmorton is located at 33°10′53″N, 99°10′41″W (33.181399, -99.178173)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 905 people, 386 households, and 265 families residing in the town. The population density was 208.0/km² (539.4/mi²). There were 477 housing units at an average density of 109.6/km² (284.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.50% White, 0.11% African American, 0.11% Native American, 7.29% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.04% of the population.

There were 386 households out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the town the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,453, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $22,778 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,400. About 11.7% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

The Town of Throckmorton is served by the Throckmorton Independent School District.

[edit] External links

Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 33.181399° -99.178173°
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