Blackwell, Texas

Blackwell is a city in Coke and Nolan Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 311 at the 2010 census.[5]

Blackwell, Texas
Location of Blackwell, Texas
Coordinates: 32°5′8″N 100°19′11″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesNolan, Coke
Government
  MayorLaura Rozzlle
Area
  Total0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
  Land0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,126 ft (648 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total311
  Estimate 
(2019)[2]
310
  Density524.53/sq mi (202.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79506
Area code(s)915
FIPS code48-08488[3]
GNIS feature ID1330815[4]

Geography

Blackwell is located at 32°5′8″N 100°19′11″W (32.085516, -100.319605).[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km2), all of it land.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.
1960314
1970279−11.1%
19802862.5%
199033918.5%
20003606.2%
2010311−13.6%
2019 (est.)310[2]−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[3] of 2000, 360 people, 153 households, and 106 families resided in the city. The population density was 602.4 people per square mile (231.7/km2). The 180 housing units average 301.2 per square mile (115.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.56% White, 0.28% African American, 0.28% Native American, 7.78% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 11.11% of the population.

Of 153 households, 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were not families. About 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was distributed as 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,659, and for a family was $33,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $19,861 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,686. About 6.7% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

Blackwell is served by the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District.

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Blackwell city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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