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'''Buckholts''' is a town in [[Milam County, Texas|Milam County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 515 at the 2010 census.
'''Buckholts''' is a town in [[Milam County, Texas]], United States. Its population was 515 at the 2010 census. The town was founded in 1887, and had a movie theater and a hospital in the early 1920s, with a population around 1000 people.

The town was founded in 1887 and had a movie theater and a hospital in the early 1920s, with a population of approximately one thousand people.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Buckholts is located at {{coord|30|52|26|N|97|7|30|W|type:city}} (30.873919, -97.125128).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Buckholts is located at {{coord|30|52|26|N|97|7|30|W|type:city}} (30.873919, -97.125128).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.3|sqmi|km2}}, all land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.3|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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At the 2000 [[census]],<ref name="GR2" /> there were 387 people, 145 households and 102 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 291.7 per square mile (112.3/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 166 housing units at an average density of 125.1 per square mile (48.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup was 83.46% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.81% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.52% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 12.92% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.29% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 35.66% of the population.
At the 2000 [[census]],<ref name="GR2" /> 387 people, 145 households, and 102 families were residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 291.7 people/sq mi (112.3/km<sup>2</sup>). The 166 housing units averaged 125.1/sq mi (48.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] was 83.46% White, 1.81% African American, 0.52% Native American, 12.92% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 35.66% of the population.


There were 145 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.2% 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 2.67 and the average family size was 3.24.
Of the 145 households, 32.4% had children under 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were not families. About 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.67, and the average family size was 3.24.


28.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.
In the town, the age distribution was 28.2% under 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% at 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.


The [[median household income]] was $31,563 and the median family income was $36,875. Males had a median income of $31,458 vand females $19,375. The [[per capita income]] was $13,102. About 16.8% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 23.3% of those age 65 or over.
The [[median household income]] was $31,563 and the median family income was $36,875. Males had a median income of $31,458 and females $19,375. The [[per capita income]] was $13,102. About 16.8% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 23.3% of those age 65 or over.


==Education==
==Education==
The town of Buckholts is served by the [[Buckholts Independent School District]] and is the location of [[Buckholts High School]].
The town of Buckholts is served by the [[Buckholts Independent School District]], the location of [[Buckholts High School]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:32, 9 June 2021

Buckholts, Texas
Town
Buckholts Town Hall
Buckholts Town Hall
Location of Buckholts, Texas
Location of Buckholts, Texas
Coordinates: 30°52′26″N 97°7′30″W / 30.87389°N 97.12500°W / 30.87389; -97.12500
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMilam
Area
[1]
 • Total1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2)
 • Land1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
522 ft (159 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total515
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
522
 • Density384.11/sq mi (148.35/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76518
Area code254
FIPS code48-11020[3]
GNIS feature ID1353150[4]

Buckholts is a town in Milam County, Texas, United States. Its population was 515 at the 2010 census. The town was founded in 1887, and had a movie theater and a hospital in the early 1920s, with a population around 1000 people.

Geography

Buckholts is located at 30°52′26″N 97°7′30″W / 30.87389°N 97.12500°W / 30.87389; -97.12500 (30.873919, -97.125128).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1980388—
1990335−13.7%
200038715.5%
201051533.1%
2019 (est.)522[2]1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

At the 2000 census,[3] 387 people, 145 households, and 102 families were residing in the town. The population density was 291.7 people/sq mi (112.3/km2). The 166 housing units averaged 125.1/sq mi (48.2/km2). The racial makeup was 83.46% White, 1.81% African American, 0.52% Native American, 12.92% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 35.66% of the population.

Of the 145 households, 32.4% had children under 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were not families. About 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.67, and the average family size was 3.24.

In the town, the age distribution was 28.2% under 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% at 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median household income was $31,563 and the median family income was $36,875. Males had a median income of $31,458 and females $19,375. The per capita income was $13,102. About 16.8% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 23.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The town of Buckholts is served by the Buckholts Independent School District, the location of Buckholts High School.

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 25 October 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved 4 June 2015.

External links

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