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Throckmorton County

Population in July 2008: 266. Population change since 2000: -10.1%
 

Males: 125  (47.3%)
Females: 141  (52.7%)

Median resident age:  39.1 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 76491.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $38,769 (it was $26,389 in 2000)
Woodson:  $38,769
Texas:  $50,043

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $19,001

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $48,444 (it was $24,400 in 2000)
Woodson:  $48,444
Texas:  $126,800

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $60,814; Detached houses: $61,746; Mobile homes: $17,500

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Races in Woodson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.9%)
  • Hispanic (11.1%)
  • Other race (6.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Woodson: 70.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (15.2%), English (7.4%), German (5.1%), Irish (5.1%), Dutch (3.4%), Welsh (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.64 square miles.

Population density: 416 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Woodson

  • High school or higher: 73.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Woodson town

  • Never married: 18.3%
  • Now married: 56.8%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 11.4%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

4 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.4%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Woodson, Texas in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Woodson to the number of sex offenders is 133 to 1.

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

Woodson:  2.0% ($500)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Abilene, TX (56.4 miles , pop. 115,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (101.6 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (132.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Throckmorton, TX (3.7 miles ), Elbert, TX (4.3 miles) , Breckenridge, TX (4.5 miles ), Newcastle, TX (4.7 miles ), Albany, TX (4.9 miles ), Graham, TX (5.3 miles ), Olney, TX (5.5 miles ), Megargel, TX (5.6 miles ).

Latitude: 33.02 N, Longitude: 99.05 W

Area code: 940

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Population change in the 1990s: +37 (+14.3%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Public administration (19%)
  • Wood products (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Transportation equipment (10%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Food and beverage stores (21%)
  • Finance and insurance (12%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Private households (8%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Woodworkers (9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (17%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)



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Woodson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 132% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/26/1962, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.4 miles away from the Woodson town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1951, a category 4 tornado 33.0 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 100 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Woodson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 99.4 miles away from Woodson center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Woodson:
  • THROCKMORTON COUNTY MEM HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; THROCKMORTON, TX)
  • GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 27 miles; GRAHAM, TX)
  • HAMILTON HOSPITAL (about 29 miles; OLNEY, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Woodson, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Woodson:
  • ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; ABILENE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,380)
  • HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; Abilene, TX; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 66 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; FT enrollment: 4,619)
  • TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; STEPHENVILLE, TX; FT enrollment: 6,068)
  • TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (about 102 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 15,454)
  • TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 104 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 7,032)
  • SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (about 104 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 2,253)
Public high school in Woodson:
  • WOODSON SCHOOL (Students: 105; Location: HILL & WOOD STREETS; Grades: EE-12; Our rating: 61)
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Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  70.8%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  12.5%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  4.6%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Woodson, TX



Woodson compared to Texas state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below 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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Banks with branches in Woodson (2009 data):
  • First State Bank: Highway 183 Branch at Highway 183 N, branch established on 1991-05-06. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $124.0 mil, Deposits: $99.0 mil, headquarters in Graham, TX, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Woodson Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Throckmorton County Texas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (65%)
  • Electricity (30%)
  • Utility gas (5%)


Religion statistics for Woodson

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 102.76%
Here102.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents71.3%11.0%8.4%4.8%4.4%
Congregations25.0%16.7%25.0%8.3%25.0%
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



Woodson government finances in 2002:
  • Tax - Property: $24,000
    Total General Sales: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $0

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 Woodson:
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KROO (1430 AM; 1 kW; BRECKENRIDGE, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KEAN (1470 AM; 5 kW; ABILENE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Woodson:
  • KLXK (93.5 FM; BRECKENRIDGE, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • KWKQ (94.7 FM; GRAHAM, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • KFWR (95.9 FM; MINERAL WELLS, TX; Owner: LKCM RADIO GROUP, LP)
  • KVRP-FM (97.1 FM; HASKELL, TX; Owner: ROLLING PLAINS BROADCASTING CORP.)



Woodson fatal accident list:
Oct 11, 2003 10:48 AM, Fm209, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • On U.S. Highway 183, 1.2 Miles South Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 37.6 m, Overall height: 42.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN943
    Assigned Frequencies : 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/28/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Michael P Goggin
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3074, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Tom Thornton, 15 Km Ene Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 62.5 m, Overall height: 72.2 m

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Farm Rd 3327 E 3 Mi 5 Mi Se, Call Sign: WSU721, Licensee ID: L00028122
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.915 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/10/2004, Expiration Date: 11/29/2014
    Registrant: J C Mathiews, 2682 Jones Rd, Woodson, TX 76491, Phone: (940) 345-6534

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • WOODSON, 9.3 Mi Ene Of, Overall height: 66.4 m, Call Sign: KLS91
    Assigned Frequencies : 4198.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/02/1996, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancelation Date: 11/04/1998
    Registrant: At&t Corp, 1200 Peachtree St 15w24, Atlanta, GA 30309



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