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==Demographics== |
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 922 people, 347 households, and 275 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 78.6 people per square mile (30.3/km²). There were 374 housing units at an average density of 31.9/sq mi (12.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was |
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 922 people, 347 households, and 275 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 78.6 people per square mile (30.3/km²). There were 374 housing units at an average density of 31.9/sq mi (12.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100% BLACK |
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| ⚫ | . There were 347 households of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.98. |
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| ⚫ | There were 347 households of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.98. |
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In the city the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males. |
In the city the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males. |
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Revision as of 14:15, 2 December 2011
Gholson, Texas | |
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 Location of Gholson, Texas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.7 sq mi (30.4 km2) |
| • Land | 11.7 sq mi (30.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 922 |
| • Density | 78.6/sq mi (30.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76705 |
| Area code | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-29408Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 1381912Template:GR |
Gholson is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 922 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The area was settled in the 1840s, and was early known as Sardis. The name Gholson, after early settlers, brothers Benjamin and Samuel Gholson, came into gradual use, and became the official name of the post office in 1887.
Geography
Gholson is located at 31°43′47″N 97°13′43″W / 31.72972°N 97.22861°WInvalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (31.729736, -97.228737)Template:GR. It is at the intersection of FM 933 and FM 1858, twelve miles northwest of Waco.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.7 square miles (30 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 922 people, 347 households, and 275 families residing in the city. The population density was 78.6 people per square mile (30.3/km²). There were 374 housing units at an average density of 31.9/sq mi (12.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100% BLACK . There were 347 households of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $27,656 versus $22,222 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,868. About 6.9% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |