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Blackwell, Texas

Coordinates: 32°05′06″N 100°19′10″W / 32.08500°N 100.31944°W / 32.08500; -100.31944
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Coordinates: 32°05′06″N 100°19′10″W / 32.08500°N 100.31944°W / 32.08500; -100.31944
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesNolan, Coke
Area
 • Total0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
 • Land0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total258
 • Density440/sq mi (170/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79506
Area code915
FIPS code48-08488[3]
GNIS feature ID2409859[2]

Blackwell is a city in Coke and Nolan Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population was 258 at the 2020 census.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km2), all land.[4]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1960314
1970279−11.1%
19802862.5%
199033918.5%
20003606.2%
2010311−13.6%
2020258−17.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census

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Blackwell racial composition[6]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 218 84.5%
Black or African American (NH) 1 0.39%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 3 1.16%
Pacific Islander (NH) 1 0.39%
Mixed/multiracial (NH) 11 4.26%
Hispanic or Latino 24 9.3%
Total 258

As of the 2020 United States census, 258 people, 92 households, and 55 families resided in the city.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, 360 people, 153 households, and 106 families resided in the city. The population density was 602.4 inhabitants per square mile (232.6/km2). The 180 housing units averaged 301.2 units per square mile (116.3 units/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 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 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 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 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females 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

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Blackwell is served by the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District.

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blackwell, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  7. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[7]