Novice, Texas facts for kids
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Novice, Texas
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Location of Novice, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,982 ft (604 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 122 |
| • Density | 254/sq mi (97.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79538
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-52668 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411284 |
Novice is a city in Coleman County, Texas, United States. Its population was 122 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Novice is located in northwestern Coleman County. U.S. Route 84 passes 2 miles (3 km) to the northeast of town, leading 17 miles (27 km) southeast to Coleman, the county seat, and 35 miles (56 km) north to Abilene.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Novice has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.2 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 252 | — | |
| 1960 | 227 | −9.9% | |
| 1970 | 191 | −15.9% | |
| 1980 | 201 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 183 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 142 | −22.4% | |
| 2010 | 139 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 122 | −12.2% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 109 | 89.34% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 2.46% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 4 | 3.28% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 4.92% |
| Total | 122 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 122 people, 30 households, and 12 families residing in the city.
Education
The city was served by the Novice Independent School District until June 2012. In the summer of 2012, Novice ISD board members voted to consolidate with a neighboring school district, but the exact plans had yet to be decided. The district formally consolidated with Coleman ISD on March 1, 2013.
Notable person
- Randy McAllister, born in Dallas, Texas; American blues and Americana drummer, harmonica player, singer, and songwriter was raised in Novice
See also
In Spanish: Novice (Texas) para niños
