Farmersville, Texas
Encyclopedia
Farmersville is a city in Collin County
, Texas
, United States
. The population was 3,118 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), of which, 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (4.99%) is water.
Town was incorporated on June 2, 1873. First mayor: John S. Rike. Aldermen: James Church, Ben King, John Murchison, Tom Tatum, John P. Utt. Marshall: Jeff Hines.
Institutions of 1880s still in operation include "The Farmersville Times" which is the oldest newspaper in Collin County and the First Bank, as well as the two churches mentioned above.
As town became a trade center, agriculture kept pace. Farmersville in 1930s was known as the "Onion Capital of North Texas", annually shipping over 1,000 carloads of onions. Along with some small industry, cattle cotton, and maize crops remain important. Farmersville is also Audie Murphy's hometown.
of 2000, there were 3,118 people, 1,115 households, and 820 families residing in the city. The population density
was 962.2 people per square mile (371.6/km2). There were 1,199 housing units at an average density of 370.0 per square mile (142.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.39% White, 10.10% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 5.29% from other races
, and 1.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.13% of the population.
There were 1,115 households out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples
living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,094, and the median income for a family was $46,700. Males had a median income of $32,331 versus $22,647 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $18,693. About 8.5% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 19.7% of those age 65 or over.
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Collin County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 491,675 people, 181,970 households, and 132,292 families residing in the county. The population density was 580 people per square mile . There were 194,892 housing units at an average density of 230 per square mile...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,118 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Farmersville is located at 33.164141°N 96.366731°W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), of which, 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (4.99%) is water.
History
Farmersville originated in 1849 as a settlement on the Jefferson-McKinney Road, and near Republic of Texas National Road. Named by pioneers for their chief occupation. After 1854, the Yearys and their neighbors of Sugar Hill (2 mi. NE) began relocating here. Dr. H.M. Markham, practicing here by 1855, is said to have been Collin County’s earliest physician. The first Methodist Church was organized in 1856. William Gotcher on March 4, 1859, donated land for the public square. A school was operating as early as the 1860s. The first Baptist Church was organized on May 14, 1865.Town was incorporated on June 2, 1873. First mayor: John S. Rike. Aldermen: James Church, Ben King, John Murchison, Tom Tatum, John P. Utt. Marshall: Jeff Hines.
Institutions of 1880s still in operation include "The Farmersville Times" which is the oldest newspaper in Collin County and the First Bank, as well as the two churches mentioned above.
As town became a trade center, agriculture kept pace. Farmersville in 1930s was known as the "Onion Capital of North Texas", annually shipping over 1,000 carloads of onions. Along with some small industry, cattle cotton, and maize crops remain important. Farmersville is also Audie Murphy's hometown.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,118 people, 1,115 households, and 820 families residing in the city. 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 962.2 people per square mile (371.6/km2). There were 1,199 housing units at an average density of 370.0 per square mile (142.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.39% White, 10.10% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 5.29% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.13% of the population.
There were 1,115 households out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% 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, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,094, and the median income for a family was $46,700. Males had a median income of $32,331 versus $22,647 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 city was $18,693. About 8.5% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 19.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The City of Farmersville is served by the Farmersville Independent School DistrictFarmersville Independent School District
Farmersville Independent School District is a public school district based in Farmersville, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.-Schools:*Farmersville High School...
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Notable residents
- Audie MurphyAudie MurphyAudie Leon Murphy was a highly decorated and famous soldier. Through LIFE magazine's July 16, 1945 issue , he became one the most famous soldiers of World War II and widely regarded as the most decorated American soldier of the war...
, the United States' most decorated combat soldier of World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, spent his childhood in Farmersville and in surrounding areas. - Tex Watson, an American murderer and a member of the Manson Family, best known for his involvement in the murder of Sharon TateSharon TateSharon Marie Tate was an American actress. During the 1960s she played small television roles before appearing in several films. After receiving positive reviews for her comedic performances, she was hailed as one of Hollywood's promising newcomers and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for...
and her unborn child, grew up in Copeville, TexasCopeville, TexasCopeville is an unincorporated community in southeastern Collin County, Texas, United States, along State Highway 78. Its elevation is 554 feet . Although Copeville is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 75121; the post office was first opened in 1878.Named for early...
but attended Farmersville Independent School District. - Birthplace of Monty "hawkeye" Henson, 3 time world champion rodeo cowboy
- Birthplace of Herb EllisHerb EllisMitchell Herbert "Herb" Ellis was an American jazz guitarist. Perhaps best known for his 1950s membership in the trio of pianist Oscar Peterson, Ellis was also a staple of west-coast studio recording sessions, and was described by critic Scott Yanow as "an excellent bop-based guitarist with a...
(1921–2010), jazz guitarist