Deport, Texas

Deport, Texas
City
Downtown Deport (2021)
Downtown Deport (2021)
Coordinates: 33°31′45″N 95°19′03″W / 33.52917°N 95.31750°W / 33.52917; -95.31750
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesLamar, Red River
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2)
 • Land1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
423 ft (129 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
550
 • Density501.7/sq mi (193.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75435
Area codes903, 430
FIPS code48-20020[3]
GNIS feature ID2410326[2]
Websitewww.deporttexas.gov

Deport is a city in Lamar and Red River counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 550 at the 2020 census.[4]

History

The city has the name of one Colonel Dee Thompson, a pioneer citizen.[5]

Geography

Deport is located primarily in Lamar County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.9 km2), all land.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Deport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890274—
1920821—
1930819−0.2%
19408220.4%
1950734−10.7%
1960639−12.9%
197076119.1%
1980724−4.9%
19907463.0%
2000718−3.8%
2010578−19.5%
2020550−4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Deport had a population of 550; the median age was 41.3 years, with 25.1% of residents under the age of 18 and 21.5% 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 82.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 83.9 males age 18 and over.[8]

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

There were 232 households in Deport, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 38.8% were married-couple households, 22.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 31.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]

There were 272 housing units, of which 14.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 15.2%.[8]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10]
Race Number Percent
White 487 88.5%
Black or African American 5 0.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 1.8%
Asian 0 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 16 2.9%
Two or more races 32 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 39 7.1%

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 718 people, 286 households, and 189 families residing in the city.[3] The population density was 644.1 inhabitants per square mile (248.7/km2). There were 314 housing units at an average density of 281.7 per square mile (108.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.62% White, 2.92% African American, 3.06% Native American, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 286 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,265, and the median income for a family was $31,761. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,702. Below the poverty line were 15.9% of people, 7.5% of families, 14.2% of those under 18 and 10.5% of those over 64.

Education

Deport is served by the Prairiland Independent School District.[11][12]

The Texas Education Code specifies that all of Lamar County as well as the Red River County section of Prariland ISD are in the service area of Paris Junior College.[13]

Notable people

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: Deport, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Geography Profile: Deport city, Texas". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  5. ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 32.
  6. ^ Climate Summary for Deport, Texas
  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 9, 2026.
  9. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  10. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  11. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lamar County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2024. - Text list
  12. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Red River County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2024. - Text list
  13. ^ Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.195. PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
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