Maypearl, Texas
Encyclopedia
Maypearl is a city in Ellis County
, Texas
, United States
. The population was 956 in 2009.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 746 people, 245 households, and 185 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,590.2 people per square mile (612.8/km²). There were 263 housing units at an average density of 560.6/sq mi (216.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.37% White, 6.97% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 9.79% from other races
, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.05% of the population.
There were 245 households out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples
living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.53.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,417, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $40,156 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $14,883. About 4.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
.
The district received a recognized status by the Texas Education Agency
for the 2008-2009 academic year.
starring George Strait
was partly filmed here.
A partial episode of Walker, Texas Ranger was shot here.
The 1981 film The Deadly Blessing with Ernest Borgnine.
Places in the Heart with Sally Fields.
1983 movie "Cowboy" with Ted Danson and James BRolin.
Ellis County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 111,360 people, 37,020 households, and 29,653 families residing in the county. The population density was 118 people per square mile . There were 39,071 housing units at an average density of 42 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
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 956 in 2009.
Geography
Maypearl is located at 32°18′57"N 97°0′25"W (32.315701, -97.006839).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 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 746 people, 245 households, and 185 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 1,590.2 people per square mile (612.8/km²). There were 263 housing units at an average density of 560.6/sq mi (216.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.37% White, 6.97% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 9.79% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.05% of the population.
There were 245 households out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% 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, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.53.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,417, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $40,156 versus $21,750 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 $14,883. About 4.7% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The City of Maypearl is served by the Maypearl Independent School DistrictMaypearl Independent School District
Maypearl Independent School District is a public school district based in Maypearl, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.-Schools:*Tucker Ripley Elementary...
.
The district received a recognized status by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Trivia
The 1992 film Pure CountryPure Country
The album Pure Country is the soundtrack to the movie Pure Country, and all songs are sung by George Strait. It was released in 1992 by MCA Records. It is Strait's most commercially successful album, having sold over six million copies.-Content:...
starring George Strait
George Strait
George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...
was partly filmed here.
A partial episode of Walker, Texas Ranger was shot here.
The 1981 film The Deadly Blessing with Ernest Borgnine.
Places in the Heart with Sally Fields.
1983 movie "Cowboy" with Ted Danson and James BRolin.