Megargel, Texas
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Megargel is a town located in Archer County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 248. The town is named for Roy C. Megargel, the president of the railroad that developed the town.
Geography
Megargel is located at 33°27'14" North, 98°55'39" West (33.453883, -98.927546)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 248 people, 104 households, and 66 families residing in the town. The population density is 157.0/km² (404.4/mi²). There are 132 housing units at an average density of 83.6/km² (215.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 93.55% White, 0.81% African American, 0.40% Native American, 1.21% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 4.03% from two or more races. 6.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 104 households out of which 29.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% are married couples living together, 7.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% are non-families. 31.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 116.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $30,000, and the median income for a family is $36,250. Males have a median income of $26,429 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,783. 4.3% of the population and 4.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.8% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
Megargel Independent School District Official Website (http://www.esc9.net/megargel/)