Wolfforth, Texas

Wolfforth, Texas
City
Motto: "The place to be"

Location of Wolfforth, Texas
Coordinates: 33°30′14″N 102°0′43″W / 33.50389°N 102.01194°W / 33.50389; -102.01194Coordinates: 33°30′14″N 102°0′43″W / 33.50389°N 102.01194°W / 33.50389; -102.01194
Country United States
State Texas
County Lubbock
Area
 • Total 3.08 sq mi (7.99 km2)
 • Land 3.07 sq mi (7.95 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation 3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 3,670
 • Density 1,200/sq mi (460/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 79382
Area code(s) 806
FIPS code 48-79972[1]
GNIS feature ID 1371874[2]
Website www.wolfforthtx.us

Wolfforth (/ˈwʊlfɔərθ/ WUL-forth) is a city in Lubbock County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,670 at the 2010 census.[3] It is part of the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Wolfforth was established in 1916, and developed as a railroad town when the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway built through the area.[4] The city is named after George Wolffarth, an early settler.[5]

Geography

Wolfforth is located at 33°30′14″N 102°0′43″W / 33.50389°N 102.01194°W / 33.50389; -102.01194 (33.503968, -102.011973).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.41%, is water.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1960597—
19701,09082.6%
19801,70156.1%
19901,94114.1%
20002,55431.6%
20103,67043.7%
Est. 20154,249[7]15.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,554 people, 900 households, and 723 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,700.6 people per square mile (657.4/km²). There were 972 housing units at an average density of 647.2/sq mi (250.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.47% White, 1.29% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 12.06% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.71% of the population.

There were 900 households out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,465, and the median income for a family was $40,694. Males had a median income of $30,461 versus $20,990 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,567. About 12.4% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Wolfforth is served by the Frenship Independent School District.


References

  1. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Wolfforth city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Wolfforth, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Profile for Wolfforth, Texas, TX". ePodunk. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

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