Cass County, Texas
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 30,438 people, 12,190 households, and 8,654 families residing in the county. The population density
was 32 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 13,890 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 78.20% White
, 19.47% Black
or African American
, 0.47% Native American
, 0.14% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.65% from other races
, and 1.05% from two or more races. 1.73% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 12,190 households out of which 30.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.90% were married couples
living together, 12.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 26.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.90% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 24.50% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,441, and the median income for a family was $35,623. Males had a median income of $30,906 versus $19,726 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,777. About 14.70% of families and 17.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.20% of those under age 18 and 17.90% of those age 65 or over.
goes through Cass County.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 30,438 people, 12,190 households, and 8,654 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 32 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 13,890 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 78.20% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 19.47% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.47% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.14% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.65% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.05% from two or more races. 1.73% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 12,190 households out of which 30.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.90% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 26.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.90% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 24.50% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,441, and the median income for a family was $35,623. Males had a median income of $30,906 versus $19,726 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $15,777. About 14.70% of families and 17.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.20% of those under age 18 and 17.90% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- AtlantaAtlanta, TexasAtlanta is a city in Cass County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,745.-Geography:Atlanta is located at ....
- AvingerAvinger, TexasAvinger is a town in Cass County, Texas, United States. The population was 464 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Avinger is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
- BivinsBivins, TexasBivins is an unincorporated community in eastern Cass County, Texas, United States. It lies along State Highway 43 east of the city of Linden, the county seat of Cass County. Its elevation is 318 feet , and it is located at . Although Bivins is unincorporated, it has a post office, with...
(unincorporated) - BloomburgBloomburg, TexasBloomburg is a town in Cass County, Texas, United States. The population was 375 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bloomburg is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
- DominoDomino, TexasDomino is a town in Cass County, Texas, United States. The population was 52 at the 2000 census. Domino is the only town in Cass County that is wet.-Geography:Domino is located at ....
- DouglassvilleDouglassville, TexasDouglassville is a town in Cass County, Texas, United States. The population was 175 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Douglassville is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
- Hughes SpringsHughes Springs, TexasHughes Springs is a city in Cass and Morris Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 1,856 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hughes Springs is located at ....
- KildareKildare, TexasKildare is an unincorporated community in Cass County, Texas, United States.The Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District serves area students.-External links:...
(unincorporated) - LindenLinden, TexasLinden is a city in Cass County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,256 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cass County.-Geography:Linden is located at ....
- MariettaMarietta, TexasMarietta is a town in Cass County, Texas, United States. The population was 112 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Marietta is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
- McLeodMcLeod, TexasMcLeod is an unincorporated community in southeastern Cass County, Texas, United States.Despite its size, it is commonly referred to as "The Birthplace of Legends."The McLeod Independent School District serves area students.-External links:...
(unincorporated) - Queen CityQueen City, TexasQueen City is a city in Cass County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,613 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Queen City is located at ....
Education
The following school districts serve Cass County:- Atlanta ISDAtlanta Independent School DistrictAtlanta Independent School District is a public school district based in Atlanta, Texas .In addition to Atlanta, the district also serves the town of Douglassville....
- Avinger ISDAvinger Independent School DistrictAvinger Independent School District is a public school district based in Avinger, Texas .The district is located in southwestern Cass County and extends into a portion of Marion County....
(small portion in Marion County) - Bloomburg ISDBloomburg Independent School DistrictBloomburg Independent School District is a public school district based in Bloomburg, Texas .The district has two campuses - Bloomburg High and Bloomburg Elementary ....
- Hughes Springs ISDHughes Springs Independent School DistrictHughes Springs Independent School District is a public school district based in Hughes Springs, Texas .Located in Cass County, a small portion of the district extends into Morris County....
(small portion in Morris County) - Linden-Kildare CISDLinden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School DistrictLinden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in Linden, Texas .In addition to Linden, the district also serves the unincorporated community of Kildare....
- McLeod ISDMcLeod Independent School DistrictMcLeod Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of McLeod, Texas .The district has three sections - McLeod High , McLeod Middle , and McLeod Elementary consisting of three wings on a single campus.In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas...
- Marietta ISDMarietta Independent School DistrictMarietta Independent School District is a public school district based in Marietta, Texas .The district has one school, Marietta Elementary, which serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through six....
- Queen City ISDQueen City Independent School DistrictQueen City Independent School District is a public school district based in Queen City, Texas .In addition to Queen City, the district also serves the town of Domino....
- Pewitt CISDPewitt Consolidated Independent School DistrictPewitt Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in Omaha, Texas . The district's boundaries extend into three counties – northern Morris County , northwestern portion of Cass County , and a small portion of east central Titus County.In 2009, the school district was...
(mostly in Morris County, small portion in Titus County)
Transportation
The TTC-69 component (recommended preferred) of the planned Trans-Texas CorridorTrans-Texas Corridor
The Trans-Texas Corridor was a transportation network that was discontinued in the planning and early construction stages in the U.S. State of Texas. The network, as originally envisioned, would have been composed of a network of supercorridors up to wide to carry parallel links of tollways,...
goes through Cass County.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Cass County, Texas