Coolidge, Texas

Coolidge is a town in Limestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 955 at the 2010 census.

Coolidge, Texas
Town
Downtown Coolidge
Location of Coolidge, Texas
Coordinates: 31°45′9″N 96°39′2″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyLimestone
Area
 • Total0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2)
 • Land0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
535 ft (163 m)
Population
 • Total955
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
953
 • Density1,006/sq mi (388.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76635
Area code(s)254
FIPS code48-16552[4]
GNIS feature ID1373194[5]
Websitewww.cityofcoolidgetx.com

Geography

Coolidge is located at 31°45′9″N 96°39′2″W (31.752609, -96.650524).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), of which, 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (3.00%) is water.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910505—
1970786—
19808103.1%
1990748−7.7%
200084813.4%
201095512.6%
2019 (est.)953[3]−0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 848 people, 305 households, and 208 families residing in the town. The population density was 878.6 people per square mile (337.5/km2). There were 339 housing units at an average density of 351.2 per square mile (134.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 62.38% White, 18.63% African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 15.45% from other races, and 2.83% from two or more races. There were 305 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,558, and the median income for a family was $27,583. Males had a median income of $24,896 versus $17,132 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,589. About 23.6% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.4% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

The Coolidge water tower

Education

The town is served by the Coolidge Independent School District.

Notable people

Coolidge is the hometown of Jay T. Robbins, a World War II fighter ace (22 kills, Pacific Theater) who rose to the rank of lieutenant general in the U.S. Air Force.[8] Dancer Ann Williams was born in Coolidge.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Coolidge town, Texas". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. "Lieutenant General Jay T. Robbins". U.S. Air Force. n.d. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
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