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Throckmorton County

Population in July 2007: 811. Population change since 2000: -8.0%
 

Males: 405  (50.1%)
Females: 406  (49.9%)
Median resident age:  41.5 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 76483.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $41,086 (it was $29,453 in 2000)
Throckmorton:  $41,086
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $60,788 (it was $33,100 in 2000)
Throckmorton:  $60,788
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $68,873; Detached houses: $70,159; Townhouses or other attached units: $26,315; Mobile homes: $22,692

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Races in Throckmorton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (87.2%)
  • Hispanic (12.0%)
  • Other race (7.3%)
  • Two or more races (2.0%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Throckmorton: 71.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (15.5%), Irish (8.3%), English (8.2%), German (5.5%), Scotch-Irish (3.0%), Dutch (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1321 feet

Land area: 1.68 square miles.

Population density: 483 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Throckmorton

  • High school or higher: 76.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Throckmorton town

  • Never married: 14.3%
  • Now married: 64.6%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

24 residents are foreign born (2.4% Latin America).

This town:  2.7%
Texas:  13.9%



According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Throckmorton, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Throckmorton to the number of sex offenders is 406 to 1.

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

Throckmorton:  2.0% ($666)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Abilene, TX (64.1 miles , pop. 115,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (130.4 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (166.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Woodson, TX (14.4 miles ), Elbert, TX (14.8 miles) , Megargel, TX (25.5 miles ), Seymour, TX (28.9 miles ), Newcastle, TX (30.3 miles ), Goree, TX (31.0 miles ), Olney, TX (31.6 miles ), Seymour Rural, TX (31.8 miles ).

Latitude: 33.18 N, Longitude: 99.18 W

Area code: 940

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Population change in the 1990s: -120 (-11.7%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (25%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Mining (7%)
  • Health care (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Educational services (26%)
  • Health care (25%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (14%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (11%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)


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Throckmorton-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/26/1962, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.6 miles away from the Throckmorton town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1980, a category 4 tornado 29.0 miles away from the town center .


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Hospital/medical center in Throckmorton:
  • THROCKMORTON COUNTY MEM HOSPITAL (1100 N MINTER AVE BOX 729)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Throckmorton:
  • HAMILTON HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; OLNEY, TX)
  • SEYMOUR HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; SEYMOUR, TX)
  • HASKELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 37 miles; HASKELL, TX)

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Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Throckmorton:
  • ABILENE REGIONAL (about 64 miles; ABILENE, TX; ID: ABI)
  • DYESS AFB (about 71 miles; ABILENE, TX; ID: DYS)
  • SHEPPARD AFB/WICHITA FALLS MUNI (about 74 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; ID: SPS)
Other public-use airports nearest to Throckmorton:
  • THROCKMORTON MUNI (about 4 miles; THROCKMORTON, TX; ID: 72F)
  • OLNEY MUNI (about 28 miles; OLNEY, TX; ID: ONY)
  • SEYMOUR MUNICIPAL (about 32 miles; SEYMOUR, TX; ID: 60F)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Throckmorton:
  • ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; ABILENE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,380)
  • HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; Abilene, TX; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; FT enrollment: 4,619)
  • TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 95 miles; STEPHENVILLE, TX; FT enrollment: 6,068)
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 115 miles; LAWTON, OK; FT enrollment: 3,529)
  • TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (about 132 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 15,454)
  • TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 134 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 7,032)
Public high school in Throckmorton:
Public elementary/middle school in Throckmorton:
Library in Throckmorton:
  • THE DEPOT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $35,000; Location: 120 E CHESTNUT ST; 6,439 books; 924 audio materials; 307 video materials; 3 serial subscriptions)

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Church in Throckmorton: First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Commerce Chamber Of (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 120 East Chestnut Street).

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  68.9%
Whole state:  71.0%

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

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  16.0%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  6.6%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Throckmorton, TX



Throckmorton compared to Texas state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Throckmorton (2007 data):
  • First State Bank: Throckmorton Branch at 147 Minter Avenue, branch established on 1990-09-10. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $93.5 mil, Deposits: $75.8 mil, headquarters in Graham, TX, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Woodson Bancshares, Inc.
  • The First National Bank of Throckmorton: The First National Bank Of Throckmor at 210 North Minter, branch established on 1901-10-28. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $23.8 mil, Deposits: $21.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Throckmorton Bancshares, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (66%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (16%)
  • Wood (1%)

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 1$1,612$19,3440$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$213
Water Supply 1$3,332$39,9840$0
Sewerage 2$3,976$23,8560$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,348
Financial Administration 1$1,745$20,9400$0
Police - Other 0$0 4$1,645
Totals for Government 5$10,665$25,5966$3,206



6.86% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,243 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.86%
Texas average:  8.37%

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


6.34% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($42,265 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.34%
Texas average:  7.44%

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


Strongest AM radio stations in Throckmorton:
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KSEY (1230 AM; 1 kW; SEYMOUR, TX; Owner: MARK V. AULABAUGH)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KEAN (1470 AM; 5 kW; ABILENE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Throckmorton:
  • KVRP-FM (97.1 FM; HASKELL, TX; Owner: ROLLING PLAINS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KLXK (93.5 FM; BRECKENRIDGE, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • KWKQ (94.7 FM; GRAHAM, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)


Throckmorton fatal accident list:
Jun 21, 2007 06:35 AM, Us-183, Lat: 33.196556, Lon: -99.177794, Vehicles: 1, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: Inconsistent data
Apr 24, 2003 04:20 AM, Us-183, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: Inconsistent data
Oct 15, 1992 10:40 AM, 380, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 25, 1983 06:30 AM, 183, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1

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