Itasca, Texas facts for kids
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Itasca, Texas
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"The Big Little Town"
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Location of Itasca, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,562 |
| • Density | 1,260/sq mi (486.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76055
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-37084 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1338519 |
| Website | http://www.biglittletowntx.com/ |
Itasca /aɪˈtæskə/ eye-TAS-kə is a city in Hill County in Northern Central Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,562.
History
Itasca began as a railroad station for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad in 1881, and was incorporated in 1885.
In the 1984 Willie Nelson film Songwriter, Willie's character mentions as a joke that he's going to "a weavers convention in Itasca, Texas".
Geography
Itasca is located at 32°9′31″N 97°8′52″W / 32.15861°N 97.14778°W (32.158509, –97.147852).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land. The town's theme seen on some of its signs and its website is the "Big Little Town." Located off I-35W, south of Fort Worth, and north of Waco, Itasca is the approximate midway point between the two cities.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 548 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,277 | 133.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,356 | 6.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,599 | 17.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,665 | 4.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,759 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,718 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,383 | −19.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,483 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,600 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,523 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,503 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,644 | 9.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,562 | −5.0% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 671 | 42.96% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 180 | 11.52% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 11 | 0.7% |
| Asian (NH) | 10 | 0.64% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.13% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 59 | 3.78% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 629 | 40.27% |
| Total | 1,562 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,562 people, 580 households, and 363 families residing in the city.
Education
The city is served by the Itasca Independent School District. The district has three schools, Itasca High School, Itasca Middle School, and Itasca Elementary School.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Itasca has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Itasca (Texas) para niños
