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Population in July 2008: 655. Population change since 2000: +5.5%
 

Males: 330  (50.4%)
Females: 325  (49.6%)

Median resident age:  32.8 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 75431.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,216 (it was $25,962 in 2000)
Como:  $36,216
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,912
Como:  $15,912
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $66,848 (it was $36,400 in 2000)
Como:  $66,848
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $73,384; Detached houses: $77,198; Townhouses or other attached units: $71,051; Mobile homes: $29,435
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Races in Como:

  • White Non-Hispanic (76.7%)
  • Hispanic (19.2%)
  • Other race (6.0%)
  • Black (2.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Como: 73.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (20.3%), Irish (10.1%), English (10.0%), German (4.0%), Scotch-Irish (1.6%), Polish (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1.11 square miles.

Population density: 592 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Como

  • High school or higher: 60.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Como town

  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 59.1%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 12.3%

112 residents are foreign born (18.0% Latin America).

This town:  18.0%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Como, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Como to the number of sex offenders is 131 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Como:  0.8% ($297)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tyler, TX (51.3 miles , pop. 83,650).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Garland, TX (68.2 miles , pop. 215,768).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (78.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Pickton-Pine Forest, TX (2.1 miles ), Seymore, TX (2.9 miles ), Sulphur Springs, TX (3.0 miles ), Yantis, TX (3.3 miles ), Winnsboro, TX (3.6 miles ), North Hopkins-Sulphur Bluff, TX (4.0 miles ), Mount Vernon, TX (4.1 miles ), Quitman, TX (4.3 miles ).

Latitude: 33.06 N, Longitude: 95.47 W

Area code: 903

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Population change in the 1990s: +62 (+11.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (31%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Food (7%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Utilities (6%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (16%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Personal and laundry services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Construction laborers (10%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)



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Como-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 220% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/14/1969, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.9 miles away from the Como town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 3/26/1961, a category 3 tornado 15.5 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Como-area historical earthquake activity is below Texas state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1997 at 03:26:41, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 29.7 miles away from Como center
On 10/20/2002 at 02:18:13, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/22/2005 at 05:17:04, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/31/2008 at 05:01:54, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.6 miles away from Como center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Como:
  • HOPKINS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX)
  • PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL OF WINNSBORO (about 15 miles; WINNSBORO, TX)
  • EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER MOUNT VERNON (about 16 miles; MOUNT VERNON, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Como, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Como:
  • TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE (about 28 miles; COMMERCE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,998)
  • TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 37 miles; TYLER, TX; FT enrollment: 5,872)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER (about 56 miles; TYLER, TX; FT enrollment: 2,433)
  • KILGORE COLLEGE (about 60 miles; KILGORE, TX; FT enrollment: 2,814)
  • TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; ATHENS, TX; FT enrollment: 2,858)
  • UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS (about 66 miles; IRVING, TX; FT enrollment: 2,400)
  • EASTFIELD COLLEGE (about 71 miles; MESQUITE, TX; FT enrollment: 4,457)
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Como that have no violations reported:
  • BRINKER WSC (Population served: 2100, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)

Average household size:
This town:  2.9 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  77.8%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.2%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  22.7%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  8.2%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Como, TX



Como compared to Texas state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Hopkins County Texas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (61%)
  • Electricity (25%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (13%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Como

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristCatholic Church
Adherents48.2%13.9%13.0%7.3%6.9%
Congregations30.3%12.4%20.2%11.2%1.1%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Assemblies of GodChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)American Baptist AssociationOther religions
Adherents2.0%1.9%1.3%0.8%4.7%
Congregations1.1%6.7%1.1%2.2%13.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$1,656$19,8721$620
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$819
Totals for Government 1$1,656$19,8722$1,439



Como government finances in 2002:
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $62,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $151,000
    Police Protection: $39,000
    Solid Waste Management: $32,000
    Regular Highways: $17,000
    Financial Administration: $17,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $121,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $111,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $10,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $17,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $57,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $189,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $19,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $62,000
  • Tax - Property: $27,000
    Public Utilities: $24,000
    Total General Sales: $20,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $76,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000

7.51% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,107 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.51%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Hunt County, TX  0.95% ($27,817 average AGI)
from Dallas County, TX  0.75% ($29,866)
from Wood County, TX  0.52% ($35,456)


7.33% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,421 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.33%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Hunt County, TX  0.84% ($31,231 average AGI)
to Dallas County, TX  0.68% ($23,014)
to Wood County, TX  0.54% ($26,271)


Strongest AM radio stations in Como:
  • KSST (1230 AM; 1 kW; SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX; Owner: HOPKINS COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KOFY (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GILMER, TX; Owner: JERRY RUSSELL D/B/A THE RUSSELL COMPANY)
  • KAAM (770 AM; 10 kW; GARLAND, TX; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)

Strongest FM radio stations in Como:
  • KWNS (104.7 FM; WINNSBORO, TX; Owner: RICHARD E. FOSTER)
  • KSCH (95.9 FM; SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX; Owner: EAST TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KALK (97.7 FM; WINFIELD, TX; Owner: EAST TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRVA-FM (107.1 FM; CAMPBELL, TX; Owner: FIRST BROADCASTING INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC)
  • KDVE (103.1 FM; PITTSBURG, TX; Owner: ON-AIR FAMILY, LLC)
  • KLTY (94.9 FM; ARLINGTON, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, LLC)
  • KVNE (89.5 FM; TYLER, TX; Owner: EDUC. RADIO FOUND. OF E. TEXAS, INC.)
  • KYKX (105.7 FM; LONGVIEW, TX; Owner: WALLER MEDIA, LLC)
  • KSCN (96.9 FM; PITTSBURG, TX; Owner: EAST TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMOO-FM (96.7 FM; MINEOLA, TX; Owner: HIGHTOWER RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Como:
  • KTAQ (Channel 47; GREENVILLE, TX; Owner: MIKE SIMONS)
  • KLTV (Channel 7; TYLER, TX; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)


Como fatal accident list:
Jul 10, 1998 07:05 AM, Smithst, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 20, 1992 01:15 AM, Smithst, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 17, 1986 11:40 AM, Fm69, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jul 22, 1983 07:20 AM, 11, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Scott Kirby, Como Pickton, 13017 Tx Hwy 11 E., Type: Pole, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 44.2 m, , Licensee ID: L00764118
    Registrant: Trillion Partners Inc., 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd., #150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 4.8 Mi S On St Hwy 69, Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: KKX311
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.350 MHz, 153.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/27/2004, Expiration Date: 05/17/2014, Certifier: P. Scott Martin
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • Hwy 11 RPT, Fm 1870 And Hwy 11, Type: Tower, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 34.4 m, Call Sign: WQFG668
    Assigned Frequencies : 19320.0 MHz, 19480.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/11/2006, Expiration Date: 07/11/2016, Certifier: Scott Smyth
    Registrant: Trillion Partners, Inc., 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd. Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Fax: (512) 334-4099, Email:
  • Como-Pickton, 13017 Hwy 11 East, Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 43.6 m, Call Sign: WQFG677
    Assigned Frequencies : 19400.0 MHz, 17920.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/11/2006, Expiration Date: 07/11/2016, Certifier: Scott Smyth
    Registrant: Trillion Partners, Inc., 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd. Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Fax: (512) 334-4099, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: AC5PD, Previous Call Sign: KC5PGL, Licensee ID: L00981144
    Grant Date: 03/17/2005, Expiration Date: 06/15/2015, Certifier: Charles D Quinn
    Registrant: Charles D Quinn, Como, TX 75431
  • Call Sign: KB5MGQ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00214403
    Grant Date: 03/03/2000, Expiration Date: 05/29/2010
    Registrant: Guy R Cummings, Rt One Box 80a, Como, TX 75431
  • Call Sign: K5RMA, Previous Call Sign: KC5FY, Licensee ID: L00145841
    Grant Date: 12/09/1999, Expiration Date: 12/09/2009, Certifier: Robert M Aldridge
    Registrant: Robert M Aldridge, 4084 Fm W 515, Como, TX 75431-2315
  • Call Sign: KD5MEY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00296968
    Grant Date: 11/07/2000, Expiration Date: 11/07/2010, Certifier: Jeremy C Bowen
    Registrant: Jeremy C Bowen, 5319 Fm 69, Como, TX 75431


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: SOUTHERN POWERED PARACHUTES CONDOR (Powered Parachute, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3150U , Serial Number: 5742414, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 03/18/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph A Welch, 250 County Road 2327, Como, TX 75431
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 12/11/1984
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 310Q (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7829Q , Serial Number: 310Q0545, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 11/02/1972
    Registrant (Individual): Patrick P Murray, 12400 S Fm 69, Como, TX 75431


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 21
  • Hazardous Condition: 11

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