Coahoma, Texas
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Coahoma is a town located in Howard County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 932.
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Geography
Coahoma is located at 32°17'47" North, 101°18'17" West (32.296443, -101.304738)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 932 people, 354 households, and 261 families residing in the town. The population density is 299.9/km² (774.9/mi²). There are 388 housing units at an average density of 124.8/km² (322.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 90.77% White, 0.54% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 6.97% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. 23.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 354 households out of which 37.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% are married couples living together, 11.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% are non-families. 24.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.13.
In the town the population is spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $35,962, and the median income for a family is $41,094. Males have a median income of $30,625 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,013. 8.9% of the population and 7.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.7% of those under the age of 18 and 7.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Famous Coahomans
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- Quail Dobbs, rodeo clown
- Jody Nix, country music performer
External links
- Coahoma Independent School District (http://www.coahomaisd.com/index2.html)