Lueders, Texas

Lueders is a city in Jones and Shackelford counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 346 at the 2010 census.[5] The portion of Lueders located in Jones County is part of the Abilene, Texas metropolitan area.

Lueders, Texas
City
A row of shops in Lueders
Location of Lueders, Texas
Coordinates: 32°48′1″N 99°37′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesJones, Shackelford
Incorporated (city)1940
Area
 • Total0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
 • Land0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,562 ft (476 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total346
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
333
 • Density564.41/sq mi (218.05/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79533
Area code(s)325
FIPS code48-45048[3]
GNIS feature ID1340730[4]
Websitewww.texasescapes.com/TexasTowns/Lueders-Texas.htm

Geography

Lueders is located in eastern Jones County at 32°48′1″N 99°37′25″W (32.800152, -99.623651).[6] The city limits extend east to include 0.9 acres (3,465 m2) with zero population in Shackelford County.[7] The city has a total area of 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2), all land.[5]

Texas State Highway 6 passes through the city on Main Street, leading northwest 15 miles (24 km) to Stamford and southeast 21 miles (34 km) to Albany. The Clear Fork of the Brazos River passes just south of the city limits.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1950708—
1960654−7.6%
1970511−21.9%
1980420−17.8%
1990365−13.1%
2000300−17.8%
201034615.3%
2019 (est.)333[2]−3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 300 people, 125 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 485.4 people per square mile (186.8/km2). There were 168 housing units at an average density of 271.8 per square mile (104.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.67% White, 0.67% African American, 1.33% Native American, 2.00% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.67% of the population.

There were 125 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,058, and the median income for a family was $29,318. Males had a median income of $25,341 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,877. About 11.0% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.9% of those 65 or over.

Education

Lueders is served by the Lueders-Avoca 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 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lueders city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lueders city (part), Albany CCD, Shackelford County, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 14, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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