Broaddus (/ˈbrɔːdəs/ BRAW-dəs) is a town in San Augustine County, Texas, United States.[2] The population was 184 at the 2020 census.

Broaddus, Texas
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Coordinates: 31°18′18″N 94°16′12″W / 31.30500°N 94.27000°W / 31.30500; -94.27000
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountySan Augustine
Area
 • Total0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2)
 • Land0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total184
 • Density500/sq mi (190/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75929
Area code936
FIPS code48-10384[3]
GNIS feature ID2411727[2]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land.

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Broaddus has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1980225
1990212−5.8%
2000189−10.8%
20102079.5%
2020184−11.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2020 Census[6]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 189 people, 82 households, and 47 families residing in the town. The population density was 501.4 inhabitants per square mile (193.6/km2). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 273.3 per square mile (105.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.47% White, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.12% of the population.

In 2000, 26.8% of households in Broaddus had children under the age of 18, 45.1% consisted of married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.21. The population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $17,250, and the median income for a family was $25,625. Males had a median income of $28,929 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,765. About 18.6% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.3% of those 65 or over.

Education

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The Town of Broaddus is served by the Broaddus Independent School District and is home to the Broaddus High School Bulldogs.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Broaddus, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Broaddus, Texas
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Broaddus, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2024.