Seagraves, Texas

Seagraves, Texas
City
Location of Seagraves, Texas
Location of Seagraves, Texas
Coordinates: 32°57′N 102°34′W / 32.950°N 102.567°W / 32.950; -102.567
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyGaines
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2)
 • Land1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
3,353 ft (1,022 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,153
 • Density1,480/sq mi (573/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79359
Area code806
FIPS code48-66440[3]
GNIS feature ID2411850[2]
Websitehttp://seagravestx.us/

Seagraves is a city in Gaines County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,153 at the 2020 census.[4]

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.[5]

Geography

Seagraves is located at 32°57′N 102°34′W / 32.950°N 102.567°W / 32.950; -102.567.[6]

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
CensusPop.Note%±
1930505—
19403,225538.6%
19502,101−34.9%
19602,3079.8%
19702,4405.8%
19802,5966.4%
19902,398−7.6%
20002,334−2.7%
20102,4173.6%
20202,153−10.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Seagraves had a population of 2,153, and the median age was 35.7 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.6 males age 18 and over.[8]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[9]

There were 772 households in Seagraves, of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 46.9% were married-couple households, 18.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 28.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]

There were 945 housing units, of which 18.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 17.6%.[8]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10]
Race Number Percent
White 847 39.3%
Black or African American 118 5.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 0.3%
Asian 1 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 273 12.7%
Two or more races 907 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,586 73.7%

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, 2,334 people, 812 households, and 616 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,609.8 inhabitants per square mile (621.5/km2). The 977 housing units had an average density of 673.9 per square mile (260.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 66.80% White, 6.08% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 23.31% from other races, and 3.04% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 55.91% of the population.

Of 812 households, 39.4% had children under 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were not families. About 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87, and the average family size was 3.40.

In the city, the population was distributed as 32.8% under 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,929, and for a family was $30,707. Males had a median income of $27,944 versus $16,181 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,253. About 22.3% of families and 25.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.8% of those under 18 and 22.0% of those 65 or over.

Education

The City of Seagraves is served by the Seagraves Independent School District and home to the Seagraves High School Eagles.

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Seagraves, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  5. ^ "Seminole Texas Chamber of Commerce |".
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  9. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  10. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
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