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[[Image:First Baptist Church, Alvord, TX IMG 6804.JPG|200px|right|thumb|The First [[Baptist]] Church at 205 Boling St. in Alvord, pastor Bill Cleveland (2013)]]
[[Image:First Baptist Church, Alvord, TX IMG 6804.JPG|200px|right|thumb|The First [[Baptist]] Church at 205 Boling St. in Alvord, pastor Bill Cleveland (2013)]]


'''Alvord''' is a town in [[Wise County, Texas|Wise County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 1,334 at the 2010 census,<ref>{{cite web|title=Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-45.pdf|publisher=Texas: 2010|accessdate=8 January 2017}}</ref> an increase of 327 residents, or 32 percent growth, over the 2000 population.
'''Alvord''' is a town in [[Wise County, Texas|Wise County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 1,351 in 2020.<ref name=":0" />


Originally 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.<ref name=alvord>{{cite web|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hla14|title=Alvord, TX|publisher=tshaonline.org|accessdate=April 11, 2013}}</ref>
Originally 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.<ref name=alvord>{{cite web|url=https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hla14|title=Alvord, TX|publisher=tshaonline.org|accessdate=April 11, 2013}}</ref>


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.<ref name=alvord/>
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.<ref name=alvord/>


==Geography==
==Geography==

Alvord is located at {{coord|33|21|25|N|97|41|46|W|type:city}} (33.356968, -97.696026). According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.5|sqmi|km2}}, all land.<ref>{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer Files 2016-Places-Texas|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer.html|website=US Census|accessdate=8 January 2017}}</ref>
Alvord is located at {{coord|33|21|25|N|97|41|46|W|type:city}} (33.356968, –97.696026). According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.5|sqmi|km2}}, all land.<ref>{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer Files 2016-Places-Texas|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer.html|website=US Census|accessdate=January 8, 2017}}</ref>

==Climate==
The 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.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=594020&cityname=Alvord%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Alvord, Texas]</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1890= 560
| 1890 = 560
|1920= 1376
| 1920 = 1376
|1930= 754
| 1930 = 754
|1940= 821
| 1940 = 821
|1950= 735
| 1950 = 735
|1960= 694
| 1960 = 694
|1970= 791
| 1970 = 791
|1980= 874
| 1980 = 874
|1990= 865
| 1990 = 865
|2000= 1007
| 2000 = 1007
|2010= 1334
| 2010 = 1334
| 2020 = 1351
|estyear=2018
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015 }}</ref>
|estimate=1515
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=May 30, 2019}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |accessdate=June 4, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |archivedate=April 26, 2015 }}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,007 people, 392 households, and 283 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 732.0 people per square mile (281.7/km²). There were 434 housing units at an average density of 315.5/sq&nbsp;mi (121.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.54% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.40% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.50% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.10% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.10% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.28% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.09% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.26% of the population.


{| class="wikitable"
There were 392 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.05.
|+'''Alvord racial composition as of 2020'''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4802284&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=May 21, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br /> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=May 18, 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|1,124
|83.2%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|11
|0.81%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|15
|1.11%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|6
|0.44%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|63
|4.66%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|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==
In the town, the population was spread out with 29.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.


[[Texas Railroad Commission]]er [[Ernest O. Thompson]], who also served as a [[mayor]] of [[Amarillo, Texas|Amarillo]] and became an expert on [[petroleum]] issues, was born in Alvord in 1892.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,596, and the median income for a family was $42,434. Males had a median income of $35,966 versus $22,273 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,070. About 4.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Notable people==

[[Texas Railroad Commission]]er [[Ernest O. Thompson]], who also served as a [[mayor]] of [[Amarillo, Texas|Amarillo]] and became an expert on [[petroleum]] issues, was born in Alvord in 1892. Hambone is the best center to ever come through Alvord and is currently the all time district offensive champion. tiller hikes is also best reciever around.

==Climate==
The 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.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=594020&cityname=Alvord%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Alvord, Texas]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://texashistory.unt.edu/browse/contributor/APL/ Historic Materials from the Alvord Public Library] hosted by the [http://texashistory.unt.edu/ Portal to Texas History]
* [http://texashistory.unt.edu/browse/contributor/APL/ Historic Materials from the Alvord Public Library] hosted by the [http://texashistory.unt.edu/ Portal to Texas History]
* [http://www.cityofalvord.org/ Official City of Alvord Website]
* [https://alvordtx.gov/ Official City of Alvord Website]


{{Wise County, Texas}}
{{Wise County, Texas}}

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Revision as of 16:26, 2 June 2024

Alvord, Texas
Town
Downtown Alvord
Downtown Alvord
Map
Map
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Map of Alvord in 1890
Map of Alvord in 1890
Coordinates: 33°21′25″N 97°41′46″W / 33.35694°N 97.69611°W / 33.35694; -97.69611
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyWise
Incorporated (town)February 22, 1912[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2)
 • Land1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,351
 • Density890/sq mi (340/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76225
Area code940
FIPS code48-02284[3]
GNIS feature ID1381316[4]
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)

Alvord is a town in Wise County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,351 in 2020.[5]

Originally 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]

Geography

Alvord is located at 33°21′25″N 97°41′46″W / 33.35694°N 97.69611°W / 33.35694; -97.69611 (33.356968, –97.696026). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.[7]

Climate

The 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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890560—
19201,376—
1930754−45.2%
19408218.9%
1950735−10.5%
1960694−5.6%
197079114.0%
198087410.5%
1990865−1.0%
20001,00716.4%
20101,33432.5%
20201,3511.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
Alvord racial composition as of 2020[5]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
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

Texas 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

  1. ^ "Incorporation Papers of Alvord", The Portal to Texas History, University of North Texas Libraries, accessed April 10, 2009
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Alvord, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer Files 2016-Places-Texas". US Census. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Alvord, Texas
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[10]
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