Grandfalls, Texas facts for kids
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Grandfalls, Texas
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Bridge across Pecos River near Grandfalls in 1910
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Location of Grandfalls, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Ward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,434 ft (742 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 340 |
| • Density | 630/sq mi (243/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79742
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| Area code(s) | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-30440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1358254 |
Grandfalls is a town in Ward County, Texas, United States. It was named for its location near the "grand falls" of the Pecos River, located roughly 3 miles (4.8 km) to the west. Early settlers were attracted to the Grandfalls area in the late 1880s by the steady supply of water flowing in the Pecos River. Its population was 340 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Grandfalls is located at 31°20′27″N 102°51′17″W / 31.34083°N 102.85472°W (31.340779, –102.854785).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 square mile (1.4 km2), all land.
Demographics
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 128 | 37.65% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 9 | 2.65% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 9 | 2.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 | 57.06% |
| Total | 340 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 340 people, 129 households, and 99 families residing in the town.
Education and sports
The town of Grandfalls is served by the Grandfalls-Royalty Independent School District. In 2013, the Grandfalls-Royalty Cowboys won the U.I.L. 1A Division 2 six-man football state championship.
Climate
This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Grandfalls has a desert climate, Bwh on climate maps.
Notable people
- Norman Lawrence Cox (1925–2008), was an American football quarterback who played two seasons with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference; he attended Grandfalls-Royalty High School
- W. E. "Pete" Snelson, journalist turned businessman and member of both houses of the Texas State Legislature, was born in Grandfalls in 1923
See also
In Spanish: Grandfalls (Texas) para niños
