Rhome, Texas
Encyclopedia
Rhome is a city in Wise County
, Texas
, United States
. The population was 1067 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 551 people, 222 households, and 162 families residing in the city. The population density
was 310.6 people per square mile (120.2/km²). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 139.8 per square mile (54.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.74% White, 0.73% African American, 1.09% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 5.99% from other races
, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.71% of the population.
There were 222 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples
living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,667, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $34,667 versus $24,861 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $16,965. About 10.3% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.
Wise County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 48,793 people, 17,178 households, and 13,467 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile . There were 19,242 housing units at an average density of 21 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 1067 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Rhome is located at 33°2′56"N 97°28′3"W (33.048902, -97.467483).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 1.8 square miles (4.6 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 551 people, 222 households, and 162 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 310.6 people per square mile (120.2/km²). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 139.8 per square mile (54.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.74% White, 0.73% African American, 1.09% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 5.99% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.71% of the population.
There were 222 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% 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, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,667, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $34,667 versus $24,861 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 $16,965. About 10.3% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.
In Culture
- Dallas band Old 97'sOld 97'sThe Old 97's are an alternative country band from Dallas, Texas. Formed in 1993, they have since released nine studio albums, two full extended plays, shared split duty on another, and have one live album. Their most recent release is The Grand Theatre, Volume Two...
named their first record Hitchhike to RhomeHitchhike to RhomeHitchhike to Rhome is the first studio album by American country/rock band Old 97's, first released on November 1, 1994 . The title comes from the song, "Stoned," and refers to Rhome, Texas....
. The title comes from a lyric in the song "Stoned."
- Rhome philosopher Marvel Bubba Smith once said "Rhome good ole Rhome take out the R and it spells Home.
- Rhome native Kelly Brannum was featured on NBC's hit T.V. show "Undercover Boss" as a Lifeguard Supervisor.