Taft, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Taft, Texas
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Sign at the entrance to Taft
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"The Friendliest Cotton Pickin' Town in Texas"
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Location of Taft, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | San Patricio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,801 |
| • Density | 1,677/sq mi (648.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78390
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-71684 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1348200 |
Taft is a city in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,801 at the 2020 census.
History
Taft, often called the "Friendliest Cotton-Pickin' Town in Texas", is not only rich in cotton, but also gas and oil resources. Taft was once the center of the million acre Taft Ranch. The ranch was built and owned by Charles Phelps Taft, the half-brother of President William Howard Taft. The nearby city of Sinton, Texas is named for his father-in-law David Sinton. The Blackland Museum houses everything from antique farm equipment to personal and household items used by the town's earliest inhabitants. Every year at Christmas time Santa leads a parade from his perch high atop a city fire truck, delighting residents and visitors of all ages.
On the evening of 25 August 2017, Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 Hurricane, made landfall near Rockport, Texas approximately thirty miles north of Taft, at 10 PM CST. Taft was brushed by the outer-bands of the eye wall with winds recorded at 90 mph.
Hurricane Harvey was the first Category 4 Hurricane in over twenty years to hit the city.
Education
The City of Taft is served by the Taft Independent School District.
Schools that serve the city include Woodrow Petty Elementary (Pre-K–5), Taft Junior High School (6–8), and Taft High School (9–12).
Geography
Taft is located at 27°58′43″N 97°23′40″W / 27.97861°N 97.39444°W (27.978584, –97.394320).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.
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, Taft has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,792 | — | |
| 1940 | 2,686 | 49.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,978 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,463 | 16.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,274 | −5.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,686 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,222 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,396 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,048 | −10.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,801 | −8.1% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 550 | 19.64% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 41 | 1.46% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 0.07% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 4 | 0.14% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 42 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,161 | 77.15% |
| Total | 2,801 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,801 people, 1,033 households, and 824 families residing in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Taft (Texas) para niños
