Fort Davis, Texas
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Fort Davis is a census-designated place located in Jeff Davis County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 1,050. It is the county seat of Jeff Davis CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
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Location of Fort Davis, Texas
Fort Davis is located at 30°35'34" North, 103°53'31" West (30.592880, -103.891996)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.5 km² (5.6 mi²). 14.5 km² (5.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,050 people, 415 households, and 298 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 72.7/km² (188.2/mi²). There are 525 housing units at an average density of 36.3/km² (94.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 88.29% White, 0.19% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 7.62% from other races, and 3.43% from two or more races. 49.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 415 households out of which 32.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% are non-families. 24.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 3.02.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $25,882, and the median income for a family is $27,955. Males have a median income of $22,500 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $14,249. 21.6% of the population and 20.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 26.3% of those under the age of 18 and 26.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.