Seagraves, Texas facts for kids
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Seagraves, Texas
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Location of Seagraves, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Gaines |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,353 ft (1,022 m) |
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| • Total | 2,153 |
| • Density | 1,485/sq mi (572.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79359
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-66440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411850 |
| Website | http://seagravestx.us/ |
Seagraves is a city in Gaines County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,153 at the 2020 census.
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History
A post office at the home of S.J. Blythe occupied the area known as Blythe, Texas. In 1917, the Santa Fe Railroad moved into the vicinity, but the rail company ran into a problem. Santa Fe already had one town by that name located in Blythe, California. The company decided to change the name of this new location to honor Charles L. Seagraves, an employee who worked as a traveling agent and was favored by local residents. The Spearman Land Company building was the first to be erected, and the Higginbotham Bartlett Lumber Company followed shortly thereafter. Seagraves grew rapidly as a town, and in 1928, suffered a fire that burned a major portion of the business section. The only building left standing on the west side of Main Street was the Seagraves Motor Company, which led to the rebuilding of modern brick buildings, many of which remain today.
Geography
Seagraves is located at 32°57′N 102°34′W / 32.950°N 102.567°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 505 | — | |
| 1940 | 3,225 | 538.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,101 | −34.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,307 | 9.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,440 | 5.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,596 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,398 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,334 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,417 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,153 | −10.9% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 446 | 20.72% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 106 | 4.92% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.05% |
| Other/mixed | 13 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,586 | 73.66% |
As of the 2020 United States census, 2,153 people, 730 households, and 528 families were residing in the city.
Education
The City of Seagraves is served by the Seagraves Independent School District and home to the Seagraves High School Eagles.
See also
In Spanish: Seagraves (Texas) para niños
