Montague County, Texas
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 19,117 people, 7,770 households, and 5,485 families residing in the county. The population density
was 20 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 9,862 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.95% White
, 0.18% Black
or African American
, 0.74% Native American
, 0.26% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 1.64% from other races
, and 1.21% from two or more races. 5.41% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 7,770 households out of which 28.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% were married couples
living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 24.30% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 19.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 92.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,048, and the median income for a family was $38,226. Males had a median income of $31,585 versus $19,589 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,115. About 10.00% of families and 14.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.80% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.
In addition, a branch of North Central Texas College
operates in Bowie.
In later interviews, Governor Perry called the fire "the most vicious" he'd ever seen.
Census
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of 2000, there were 19,117 people, 7,770 households, and 5,485 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 20 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 9,862 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.95% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.74% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.26% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.64% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.21% from two or more races. 5.41% 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 7,770 households out of which 28.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 24.30% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 19.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 92.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,048, and the median income for a family was $38,226. Males had a median income of $31,585 versus $19,589 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,115. About 10.00% of families and 14.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.80% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- BelchervilleBelcherville, TexasBelcherville is an unincorporated community along U.S. Route 82 and Farm to Market Road 1816 in Montague County, Texas, United States. The population is less than 50.-History:...
(unincorporated) - BonitaBonita, TexasBonita is an unincorporated community in north central Montague County, Texas, United States north of U.S. Route 82 on Farm to Market Road 1815.The West Texas historical preservationist Myna Potts was born in Bonita in 1927.-History:...
(unincorporated) - BowieBowie, TexasBowie is a city in Montague County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,219 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Bowie has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:...
- Capps CornerCapps Corner, TexasCapps Corner is an unincorporated town in Montague County, Texas, United States.The town is at the intersection of Farm to market road 1956, or "Hoosier Highway", and Farm to Market Road 677, 13 miles east of Nocona, 8 miles north of Saint Jo, and 6 miles south of Illinois Bend in far...
(unincorporated) - ForestburgForestburg, TexasForestburg is an unincorporated community in Montague County, Texas, United States.The Forestburg Independent School District serves area students. With its K-12 campus serving approx. 210 students, the class sizes are small and allow for one on one attention.-External links:...
(unincorporated) - Illinois BendIllinois Bend, TexasIllinois Bend is an unincorporated communities on Farm to Market Road 677 twenty miles northeast of Montague in the extreme northeastern corner of Montague County, Texas, United States. The community, which initially was called Wardville, after local landowner C. M. Ward, was settled in 1862 by a...
(unincorporated) - MontagueMontague, TexasMontague is an unincorporated community in Montague County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Montague County and had an estimated population of 400 in 2000, according to the Handbook of Texas.-Geography:...
(unincorporated) - NoconaNocona, TexasNocona is a city along U.S. Highway 82 and State Highway 175 in Montague County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,198 at the 2000 census.-History:...
- Red River StationRed River Station, TexasRed River Station once existed as a small community south of the Red River at Salt Creek in north western Montague County, Texas, United States.-History:...
(no longer exists) - RinggoldRinggold, TexasRinggold is an unincorporated town in Montague County, Texas, United States, with an estimated population of 100 people. It is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Montague, the county seat.The town's major industry is cattle ranching.-Schools:...
(unincorporated) - Spanish FortSpanish Fort, TexasSpanish Fort is an unincorporated town in north central Montague County, Texas, United States at the end of Farm Road 103 one mile south of the Red River.-History:...
(unincorporated) - St. JoSt. Jo, TexasSaint Jo is a city in Montague County, Texas, United States. The population was 977 at the 2000 census.-History:Established in 1856, the city was originally known as Head of Elm, named for its location at the headwaters of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River....
- StoneburgStoneburg, TexasStoneburg is an unincorporated community in Montague County, Texas, United States. It had a population of approximately 51 in 1990.-History:Stoneburg sits at the intersection of U.S. Route 81 and Farm to Market Road 1806 in east central Montague County. Bowie Lake is southwest of the town...
(unincorporated) - SunsetSunset, TexasSunset is an unincorporated community in Montague County, Texas, United States. Until 1900, a surveying error had placed the community in Wise County. The Fort Worth and Denver Railway runs through Sunset...
(unincorporated)
Education
The following school districts serve Montague County:- Alvord ISDAlvord Independent School DistrictAlvord Independent School District is a public school district based in Alvord, Texas .The district is located in north central Wise County and extends into a small portion of southern Montague County....
(mostly in Wise County) - Bowie ISDBowie Independent School DistrictThe Bowie Independent School District is a public school district based in Bowie, Texas .Located in Montague County, the district also serves the city of Sunset...
(small portion in Clay, Jack counties) - Forestburg ISDForestburg Independent School DistrictForestburg Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Forestburg, Texas .The district has one school that serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve....
- Gold-Burg ISDGold-Burg Independent School DistrictGold-Burg Independent School District is a public school district in northwestern Montague County, Texas . A small portion of the district extends into northeastern Clay County....
(small portion in Clay County) - Montague ISDMontague Independent School DistrictMontague Independent School District is a public school district based in Montague, Texas .Montague ISD operates one school for grades K-8.In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.-External links:*...
- Nocona ISDNocona Independent School DistrictNocona Independent School District is a public school district based in Nocona, Texas . Nocona ISD provides more than the standard K-12 curriculum. NISD offers extended opportunities for students ranging from Head Start for very young children to college dual credit courses via distance learning...
- Prairie Valley ISDPrairie Valley Independent School DistrictPrairie Valley Independent School District is a public school district in north central Montague County, Texas .The district has two campuses - Prairie Valley High/Junior High and Prairie Valley Elementary - located in one building. Prairie Valley Elementary was a 2004 National Blue Ribbon School...
- Saint Jo ISDSaint Jo Independent School DistrictSaint Jo Independent School District is a public school district based in Saint Jo, Texas .Located in Montague County, a small portion of the district extends into Cooke County....
(small portion in Cooke County) - Slidell ISDSlidell Independent School DistrictSlidell Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Slidell, Texas .Located in Wise County, a portion of the district extends into Denton, Cooke, and Montague counties...
(partly in Wise, Denton counties; small portion in Cooke County)
In addition, a branch of North Central Texas College
North Central Texas College
North Central Texas College is a community college serving Cooke County, Denton County, and Montague County, Texas. NCTC operates four campuses, the main campus in Gainesville, campuses in Corinth, Bowie, and a branch campus in Graham....
operates in Bowie.
Disasters
On April 9, 2009 Governor Rick Perry issued a state of disaster for Montague County relating to substantial fires which had ravaged large portions of the county.In later interviews, Governor Perry called the fire "the most vicious" he'd ever seen.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Montague County, Texas
External links
- Montague County government's website
- Montague County in Handbook of Texas Online at the University of TexasUniversity of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
- Historic Montague County materials, hosted by the Portal to Texas History.
- Montague County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau