Powell, Texas Explained

Official Name:Powell, Texas
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:Navarro County Powell.svg
Mapsize1:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Navarro
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:3.13
Area Land Km2:3.13
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:1.21
Area Land Sq Mi:1.21
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:99
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:114
Elevation Ft:374
Coordinates:32.1169°N -96.3272°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:75153
Area Code:903
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-59168[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1344450[3]
Population Density Sq Mi:auto

Powell is a town in Navarro County, Texas, United States. The population was 99 at the 2020 census.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 105 people, 38 households, and 31 families residing in the town. The population density was 62.8sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 22.7 per square mile (8.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 88.57% White, 3.81% African American, 6.67% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.48% of the population.

There were 38 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $34,583. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,611. There were 10.3% of families and 11.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 8.3% of those over 64.

Education

The Town of Powell is served by the Kerens Independent School District.

Geography

Powell is located at 32.1169°N -96.3272°W (32.116807, –96.327301).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7sqmi, all land.

Climate

Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa". (Humid subtropical climate).[5]

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. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=910214&cityname=Powell%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary