Blossom, Texas
Blossom, Texas | |
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 Blossom Hardware Store, September 2021 | |
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| Coordinates: 33°39′48″N 95°22′41″W / 33.66333°N 95.37806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lamar |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.60 sq mi (6.72 km2) |
| • Land | 2.55 sq mi (6.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,402 |
| • Density | 540/sq mi (210/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 75416 |
| Area code | 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-08812[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409867[2] |
| Website | www |
Blossom is a city in Lamar County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,402 at the 2020 census.[4]
History
[edit]Blossom was originally known as Blossom Prairie, but was shortened to Blossom in 1888.[5] Davy Crockett reportedly entered Texas near Blossom Prairie.[6]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), of which 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (1.57%) is water.
Demographics
[edit]| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,169 | 83.38% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 34 | 2.43% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 28 | 2.0% |
| Asian (NH) | 4 | 0.29% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.14% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 61 | 4.35% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 | 7.42% |
| Total | 1,402 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,402 people, 547 households, and 369 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,439 people, 571 households, and 424 families residing in the city.[3] The population density was 573.2 inhabitants per square mile (221.3/km2). There were 606 housing units at an average density of 241.4 per square mile (93.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.30% White, 2.08% African American, 1.18% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 1.39% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.67% of the population.
There were 571 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,235, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $21,136 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,143. About 10.9% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
[edit]The city of Blossom is served by the Prairiland Independent School District.[10]
The Texas Education Code specifies that all of Lamar County is in the service area of Paris Junior College.[11]
Notable person
[edit]- Paul Elliott Martin, bishop in the Methodist Church
See also
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Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blossom, Texas
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Geography Profile: Blossom city, Texas". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ Bradfield, Bill; Bradfield, Clare (1998). Muleshoe and More: The Remarkable Stories Behind the Naming of Texas Towns. Taylor Trade Publishing. p. 23. ISBN 978-0884158653.
- ^ Steely, Skipper (1999) "David Crocketts visit to the Red River Valley," East Texas Historical Journal: p. 19, Vol. 37 : Iss. 1 , Article 7.
- ^ "Geography Profile: Blossom city, Texas". data.census.gov. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lamar County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2024. - Text list
- ^ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.195. PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
External links
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- Blossom Texas information - Lamar County Station
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