Krum, Texas
City in Texas, United States
33°15′56″N 97°13′31″W / 33.26556°N 97.22528°W / 33.26556; -97.22528[1]
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(2020)
76249
Krum is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,157 at the 2010 census,[4] more than doubling its 2000 census population of 1,984. By 2020, its population was 5,483.[5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km2), all land.[6]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1960 | 317 | — | |
1970 | 454 | 43.2% | |
1980 | 917 | 102.0% | |
1990 | 1,542 | 68.2% | |
2000 | 1,979 | 28.3% | |
2010 | 4,157 | 110.1% | |
2020 | 5,483 | 31.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
Race | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White (NH) | 3,956 | 72.15% |
Black or African American (NH) | 138 | 2.52% |
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 37 | 0.67% |
Asian (NH) | 46 | 0.84% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.07% |
Some Other Race (NH) | 23 | 0.42% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 273 | 4.98% |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,006 | 18.35% |
Total | 5,483 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,483 people, 1,739 households, and 1,216 families residing in the city.[5]
Education
Krum is served by the Krum Independent School District.
Notable people
- The Quebe Sisters violin and vocal stars: Grace, Hulda and Sophia Quebe grew up in Krum.
Notes
- ^ Note: the U.S. Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[8][9]
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Krum, Texas
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Krum city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Krum city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
Bibliography
- Della Isbell Davis, Krum, Texas the Story of a Small Town (originally published in 1976).
- Kathleen E. and Clifton R. St. Clair, eds., Little Towns of Texas (Jacksonville, Texas: Jayroe Graphic Arts, 1982).
External links
- City of Krum official website
- Krum ISD
- Krum Heritage Museum
- Cub Scout Pack 136, serving Krum
- Boy Scouts Troop 136, serving Krum
- Krum United Methodist Church register, 1886-1925, hosted by the Portal to Texas History
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Municipalities and communities of Denton County, Texas, United States
County seat: Denton
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- Drop
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- Green Valley
- Marshall Creek
- Mayhill
- Mingo
- Mustang
- Parvin
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