Miller's Cove, Texas Explained

Official Name:Miller's Cove, Texas
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:Titus County MillersCove.svg
Mapsize1:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Titus
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.43
Area Land Km2:0.42
Area Water Km2:0.01
Area Total Sq Mi:0.17
Area Land Sq Mi:0.16
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:71
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:135
Elevation Ft:443
Coordinates:33.155°N -95.1153°W
Postal Code Type:Zip Code
Postal Code:75457, 75493
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-48478[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1388608[3]
Population Density Sq Mi:auto

Miller's Cove is a town in Titus County, Texas, United States. The population was 71 at the 2020 census.

Geography

Miller's Cove is located at 33.155°N -95.1153°W (33.154976, –95.115343).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.2 square mile (0.4 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 120 people, 25 households, and 21 families residing in the town. The population density was 716.2sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 197sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 31.67% White, 3.33% African American, 0.83% Native American, 61.67% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 81.67% of the population.

There were 25 households, out of which 68.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 8.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.80 and the average family size was 5.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 40.0% under the age of 18, 15.0% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 11.7% from 45 to 64, and 2.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 148.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $19,773 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $7,892. There were 22.2% of families and 25.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 29.4% of under eighteens and 57.1% of those over 64.

Education

Since 2018, the Mount Pleasant Independent School District has operated public schools serving the town, including Mount Pleasant High School.

Prior to 2018, the Town of Miller's Cove was formerly served by the Winfield Independent School District for grades K–8, while Mount Pleasant ISD and its high school served the town at the high school level only.[5] On July 1, 2018, Winfield ISD was consolidated into Mount Pleasant ISD, so that district now serves the community for all grades, K–12.[6]

See also

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. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  5. Web site: SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Titus County, TX. U.S. Census Bureau. November 5, 2019. SEC 48449 Mount Pleasant Independent School District (9-12) in Winfield.
  6. Web site: Winfield ISD Closing. East Texas Radio. March 3, 2018. April 21, 2019.