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Lamar County

Population in 2011: 651. Population change since 2000: -6.2%
 

Males: 307  (47.2%)
Females: 344  (52.8%)

Median resident age:  41.1 years
Texas median age:  40.8 years

Zip codes: 75477.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $25,907 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Roxton:

$25,907
Texas:

$48,259
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $11,477

Roxton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $42,956 (it was $34,700 in 2000)
Roxton:

$42,956
Texas:

$125,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $48,156; Detached houses: $49,483; Mobile homes: $38,568

Median gross rent in 2009: $475.

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  • White alone - 448 (68.9%)
  • Black alone - 160 (24.6%)
  • Two or more races - 15 (2.3%)
  • Hispanic - 12 (1.8%)
  • American Indian alone - 6 (0.9%)
  • Asian alone - 6 (0.9%)
  • Other race alone - 3 (0.5%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Roxton: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (19.7%), Irish (9.7%), German (4.8%), English (4.0%), Dutch (2.6%), French (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.87 square miles.

Population density: 748 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Roxton:

  • High school or higher: 73.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 10.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Roxton city:

  • Never married: 22.5%
  • Now married: 53.3%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 11.0%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Texas:  13.9%



According to our research of Texas and other state lists there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Roxton, Texas as of May 18, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Roxton to the number of sex offenders is 139 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $825 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $359 (1.1%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: East Grayson, TX (48.0 miles , pop. 81,381).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Plano, TX (68.2 miles , pop. 222,030).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (80.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Howland, TX (2.3 miles ), Toco, TX (3.0 miles) , Pecan Gap, TX (3.2 miles ), Honey Grove, TX (3.3 miles ), Cooper, TX (3.5 miles ), Biardstown, TX (3.6 miles ), Paris, TX (3.6 miles ), Sumner, TX (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 33.55 N, Longitude: 95.72 W

Area code: 903

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.7%
Texas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +55 (+8.6%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (20%)
  • Manufacturing (19%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Utilities (11%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (43%)
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (18%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (13%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Roxton-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 221% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/2/1982, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Roxton city center killed 10 people and injured 170 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/13/1981, a category F4 tornado 15.6 miles away from the city center injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Roxton-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/6/1997 at 23:38:00, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 87.2 miles away from the city center
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 28.7 miles away from Roxton center
On 10/20/2002 at 02:18:13, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/8/2004 at 00:15:09, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.8 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 53.4 miles away from Roxton center
On 6/1/1995 at 04:49:29, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lamar County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Fires: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Flood: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Jack Hawkins (US Marine Corps officer) - Spy, Bill Lattimore - Baseball player.


Hospitals/medical centers near Roxton:

  • PARIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; PARIS, TX)
  • HUNT REGIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; COMMERCE, TX)
  • RED RIVER REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; BONHAM, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Roxton, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Roxton:

  • Paris Junior College (about 14 miles; Paris, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,649)
  • Texas A & M University-Commerce (about 24 miles; Commerce, TX; FT enrollment: 5,138)
  • Southeastern Oklahoma State University (about 50 miles; Durant, OK; FT enrollment: 3,111)
  • Grayson County College (about 54 miles; Denison, TX; FT enrollment: 2,340)
  • The University of Texas at Dallas (about 72 miles; Richardson, TX; FT enrollment: 10,442)
  • Collin County Community College District (about 72 miles; Plano, TX; FT enrollment: 9,675)
  • Richland College (about 73 miles; Dallas, TX; FT enrollment: 5,192)

Public high school in Roxton:

Public elementary/middle school in Roxton:

  • ROXTON Elementary (Students: 133; Location: 303 DENTON ST; Grades: PK-6; Our rating: 46)
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Notable location: Roxton Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Denton Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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Lamar County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 40.2%
(27.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 80.6% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Texas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.4%
Whole state:  70.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.8%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Roxton, TX


Roxton compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Roxton (2011 data):

  • The First Bank: at 210 Harrison Street, branch established on 1940/03/30. Info updated 2011/03/23: Bank assets: $52.3 mil, Deposits: $44.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 2 total offices, Holding Company: First Bancshares Of Texas, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan And Trust

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Roxton travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (70%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Lamar County Texas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Lamar County Texas:
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Religion statistics for Roxton (based on Lamar County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 65.36%
Here65.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurches of ChristChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents55.6%10.9%8.6%7.5%6.9%
Congregations34.8%15.2%1.1%16.3%6.5%
NameChristian Church (Disciples of Christ) Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentPresbyterian Church (USA)LDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents2.5%1.2%1.2%1.2%4.4%
Congregations2.2%1.1%4.3%1.1%17.4%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Lamar County:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Lamar County:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
Lamar County:

5.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 33
Here:

6.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.6%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Lamar County:

26.5%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.3%
State:

15.7%

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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$2,100
Sewerage 2$3,120$18,7201$1,000
Water Supply 2$3,120$18,7201$1,000
Totals for Government 4$6,240$18,7203$4,100


5.95% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,939 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.95%
Texas average:

8.37%

0.21% of residents moved from foreign countries ($-306 average AGI)
Lamar County:

0.21%
Texas average:

0.20%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Red River County, TX  0.65% ($26,660 average AGI)
from Dallas County, TX  0.46% ($34,520)
from Fannin County, TX  0.26% ($27,405)


5.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,399 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.75%
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 Dallas County, TX  0.55% ($22,667 average AGI)
to Red River County, TX  0.42% ($25,971)
to Denton County, TX  0.23% ($31,474)

Strongest AM radio stations in Roxton:

  • 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.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KPLT (1490 AM; 1 kW; PARIS, TX; Owner: EAST TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KYNG (950 AM; 10 kW; DENISON-SHERMAN, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 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.)
  • 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)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Roxton:

  • K217CP (91.3 FM; PARIS, TX; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC)
  • KPLT-FM (107.7 FM; PARIS, TX; Owner: EAST TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFYZ-FM (98.3 FM; BONHAM, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS RADIO GROUP, L.P.)
  • KBUS (101.9 FM; PARIS, TX; Owner: EAST TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOYN (93.9 FM; PARIS, TX; Owner: EAST TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KETR (88.9 FM; COMMERCE, TX; Owner: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE)
  • KITX (95.5 FM; HUGO, OK; Owner: K95.5, INC.)
  • KHCP (89.3 FM; PARIS, TX; Owner: HOUSTON CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KRVA-FM (107.1 FM; CAMPBELL, TX; Owner: FIRST BROADCASTING INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Roxton:

  • K42DA (Channel 42; PARIS, TX; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KTAQ (Channel 47; GREENVILLE, TX; Owner: MIKE SIMONS)
  • K08KK (Channel 8; PARIS, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 49 ACQUISITION CORPORATION)

Roxton fatal accident list:

Dec 9, 2002 00:26 AM, Fm38, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1



FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Scott Kirby, Roxton School, 303 Denton St. (Lat: 33.552694 Lon: -95.728528), Type: Pole, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Licensee ID: L00764118
    Registrant: Trillion Partners Inc., 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd., #150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Email:
  • James E McDonald, 203 Hackleman Street Se (Roxton Site) (Lat: 33.544444 Lon: -95.722861), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.9 m, Overall height: 67 m
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, One Allied Drive, B1f02-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:
  • James E McDonald, 203 Hackleman Street Se (Roxton Site) (Lat: 33.544444 Lon: -95.722861), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.9 m, Overall height: 67 m, Licensee ID: L00127652
    Registrant: Wwc Texas Rsa Limited Partnership, One Allied Drive, B1f02-D, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:
  • Scott Kirby, Roxton School, 303 Denton St. (Lat: 33.552694 Lon: -95.728528), Type: Pole, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Licensee ID: L00764118
    Registrant: Trillion Partners Inc., 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd., #150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Email:
  • Jerri L Janjua, 203 Hackleman Street Se (Roxton Site) (Lat: 33.544444 Lon: -95.722861), Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.9 m, Overall height: 67 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Roxton, Intersection Of Honey Grove And Jackson Streets (Lat: 33.545778 Lon: -95.722278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 54.6 m, Call Sign: WQCX779
    Assigned Frequencies: 958.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/20/2005, Expiration Date: 06/20/2015, Certifier: M.C. Superville
    Registrant: Huffman Communications, 2829 W. 7th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75151-1753, Phone: (903) 872-8306, Fax: (903) 872-6032, Email:
  • ROXTON SCH, 303 Denton St (Lat: 33.552722 Lon: -95.728528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 49.7 m, Call Sign: WQGB583
    Assigned Frequencies: 19440.0 MHz, 19600.0 MHz, 19555.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/30/2006, Expiration Date: 11/30/2016, 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:

6
  • Call Sign: KC5OOQ
    Grant Date: 05/16/1995, Expiration Date: 05/16/2005, Cancellation Date: 05/17/2007
    Registrant: Lisa M Mc Millan, Rt 1 Box 409, Roxton, TX 75477
  • Call Sign: N5BDR, Licensee ID: L00133263
    Grant Date: 01/22/2009, Expiration Date: 04/21/2019, Certifier: Boyd D Roberson Ii
    Registrant: Boyd D Roberson Ii, 605 County Road 26250, Roxton, TX 75477
  • Call Sign: N5VEQ, Licensee ID: L00722453
    Grant Date: 07/30/2003, Expiration Date: 07/30/2013, Certifier: James M Stribling
    Registrant: James M Stribling, 209 Wight Street, Roxton, TX 75477
  • Call Sign: WV4R, Licensee ID: L00136018
    Grant Date: 11/27/2002, Expiration Date: 02/23/2013, Certifier: James M Murphy
    Registrant: James M Murphy, 14596 Farm Road 137, Roxton, TX 75477-3221
  • Call Sign: KE5SSR, Licensee ID: L01368356
    Grant Date: 02/11/2008, Expiration Date: 02/11/2018, Certifier: Ronda L Simmons
    Registrant: Ronda L Simmons, 14596 Fm 137, Roxton, TX 75477
  • Call Sign: KE5YVF, Licensee ID: L01460606
    Grant Date: 01/22/2009, Expiration Date: 01/22/2019, Certifier: Robert T Moore
    Registrant: Robert T Moore, 489 Cr 26320, Roxton, TX 75477

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7749E , Serial Number: 17549, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 09/28/1959
    Registrant (Individual): Chad E Davidson, 201 County Road 24320, Roxton, TX 75477


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 12

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Roxton, TX

Most common first names in Roxton, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1878.8 years
Mary1375.9 years
William977.0 years
Willie880.4 years
John778.2 years
Roy775.0 years
George777.2 years
Charles667.7 years
Walter573.2 years
Earl580.6 years
Most common last names in Roxton, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Childers1276.3 years
Jones978.3 years
Johnson783.1 years
Branum776.7 years
Callaway680.5 years
Walker665.2 years
Cooper680.8 years
Perry685.8 years
White675.5 years
Bennett567.2 years

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