Alvord is a town in Wise County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,351 in 2020.[5]
Alvord, Texas | |
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 Downtown Alvord | |
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 Map of Alvord in 1890 | |
| Coordinates: 33°21′25″N 97°41′46″W / 33.35694°N 97.69611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise |
| Incorporated (town) | February 22, 1912[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,351 |
| • Density | 890/sq mi (340/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76225 |
| Area code | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-02284[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412358[3] |
History
editOriginally known as Nina, Alvord adopted its present name in 1882 in honor of the president of the Fort Worth and Denver Railway. There is no connection with the Arizona bandit Burt Alvord. A post office was established in 1882. By 1890, Alvord was a retail center for area farmers. In 1925, Alvord had 1,376 residents (42 more than in 2010), a high school, an elementary school, four churches, and a weekly newspaper. The Burlington Northern Railroad stopped there.[6]
The population dropped during the Great Depression because of a decline in watermelon farms and cattle ranches. In 1940, the population totaled 821, with 35 businesses; in 1960, 720 people and 19 businesses; in 1990, 865 residents and 16 businesses. In 2000, the population was 1,007, with 62 businesses.[6]
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Ernest O. Thompson historical marker in his town of birth, Alvord, Texas -
The First Baptist Church at 205 Boling St. in Alvord, pastor Bill Cleveland (2013)
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.[7]
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Alvord has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1890 | 560 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,376 | — | |
| 1930 | 754 | −45.2% | |
| 1940 | 821 | 8.9% | |
| 1950 | 735 | −10.5% | |
| 1960 | 694 | −5.6% | |
| 1970 | 791 | 14.0% | |
| 1980 | 874 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 865 | −1.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,007 | 16.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,334 | 32.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,351 | 1.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,124 | 83.2% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 11 | 0.81% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 15 | 1.11% |
| Asian (NH) | 6 | 0.44% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 63 | 4.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 132 | 9.77% |
| Total | 1,351 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,351 people, 359 households, and 254 families residing in the town.
Notable person
editTexas Railroad Commissioner Ernest O. Thompson, who also served as a mayor of Amarillo and became an expert on petroleum issues, was born in Alvord in 1892.
References
edit- ^ "Incorporation Papers of Alvord", The Portal to Texas History, University of North Texas Libraries, accessed April 10, 2009
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alvord, Texas
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "Alvord, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
- ^ "US Gazetteer Files 2016-Places-Texas". US Census. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ Climate Summary for Alvord, Texas
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.