Blackwell, Texas Explained

Official Name:Blackwell, Texas
Settlement Type:City
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:Counties
Subdivision Name2:Nolan, Coke
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Laura Rozzlle
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:1.53
Area Land Km2:1.53
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.59
Area Land Sq Mi:0.59
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:258
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:648
Elevation Ft:2126
Coordinates:32.0856°N -100.3197°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:79506
Area Code:915
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-08488[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1330815[3]
Population Density Sq Mi:auto

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

Blackwell is located at 32.0856°N -100.3197°W (32.085516, –100.319605).[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.53sqkm, all land.[5]

Demographics

2020 census

Blackwell racial composition[6]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)!Race!Number!Percentage
White (NH)21884.5%
Black or African American (NH)10.39%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)31.16%
Pacific Islander (NH)10.39%
Mixed/multiracial (NH)114.26%
Hispanic or Latino249.3%
Total258
As of the 2020 United States census, 258 people, 92 households, and 55 families resided in the city.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, 360 people, 153 households, and 106 families resided in the city. The population density was 602.4sp=usNaNsp=us. The 180 housing units averaged 301.2/mi2. 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

Blackwell is served by the Blackwell Consolidated Independent School District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  5. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Blackwell city, Texas . dead . https://archive.today/20200213062800/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4808488 . February 13, 2020 . July 29, 2015 . U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder.
  6. Web site: Explore Census Data . 2022-05-19 . data.census.gov.