Aspermont, Texas
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Aspermont is a town in and the county seat of Stonewall County, Texas, United States.<ref name="NACO">Template:Cite web</ref> Its population was 789 at the 2020 census.<ref name="Census 2020"/>
History
The town was established in 1889.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), all land.
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Aspermont has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Aspermont was Template:Convert on June 28, 1994, while the coldest temperature recorded was Template:Convert on December 23, 1989.<ref name = NOWData />
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 546 | 69.2% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 16 | 2.03% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.38% |
| Asian (NH) | 5 | 0.63% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.25% |
| Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 18 | 2.28% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 199 | 25.22% |
| Total | 789 |
Template:Clear As of the 2020 United States census, 789 people, 372 households, and 277 families resided in the town.
2000 census
At the 2000 census, 1,021 people, 418 households, and 282 families were living in the town. The population density was 493.2 people/sq mi (190.4/km2). The 507 housing units averaged 244.9/sq mi (94.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 85.99% White, 4.31% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 7.25% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 13.12%.<ref name="GR2" />
Of the 418 households, 27.5% had children under 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were not families. About 30.1% of households were one person, and 15.6% were one person 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34, and the average family size was 2.90.
The age distribution was 23.4% under 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.
The median household income was $25,893.89 and the median family income was $31,172. Males had a median income of $24,904 versus $13,971 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,060. About 17.1% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.5% of those under 18 and 11.5% of those 65 or over. Citizens over 85 had a median income of $7,937.07.
Education
The Town of Aspermont is served by the Aspermont Independent School District and home to the Aspermont High School Hornets.
Transportation
Highways
U.S. Route 83
U.S. Route 380
Farm to Market 610
Farm to Market 1263
Farm to Market 2211
Farm to Market 3457
Air
Stonewall County Airport is a public airport is located in Aspermont, Template:Convert northeast of the central business district.<ref name="FAA">Template:FAA-airport. Federal Aviation Administration, Effective 24 May 2018.</ref><ref name=txdot>Template:Cite web</ref> The airport is owned by Stonewall County<ref name="FAA" /> and is used solely for general aviation purposes.
Notes
References
External links
- Aspermont Star newspaper hosted by the Portal to Texas History.
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