Higgins, Texas
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Higgins is a city located in Lipscomb County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 425.
Geography
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Location of Higgins, Texas
Higgins is located at 36°7'12" North, 100°1'32" West (36.120027, -100.025597)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 425 people, 198 households, and 116 families residing in the city. The population density is 150.5/km² (388.7/mi²). There are 253 housing units at an average density of 89.6/km² (231.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.82% White, 0.94% African American, 2.59% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.29% from other races, and 2.35% from two or more races. 4.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 198 households out of which 19.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% are married couples living together, 6.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% are non-families. 38.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 26.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.15 and the average family size is 2.90.
In the city the population is spread out with 20.2% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 48 years. For every 100 females there are 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $25,714, and the median income for a family is $32,875. Males have a median income of $17,917 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,164. 21.1% of the population and 17.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 40.0% of those under the age of 18 and 16.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.