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'''Jewett''' is a city in [[Leon County, Texas|Leon County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 1,167 at the 2010 census. Jewett is the birthplace of [[Alger "Texas" Alexander]], [[Fritz Von Erich]] and [[Romus Burgin]]. It was laid out in 1871 by the International Railroad Company.<ref>{{cite book|title=A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas|date=1893|publisher=Lewis Publishing Company|location=Chicago|page=465|url=http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46827/m1/465/sizes/l/|accessdate=28 September 2014}}</ref>
'''Jewett''' is a city in [[Leon County, Texas|Leon County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 793 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. It was laid out in 1871 by the International Railroad Company.<ref name="Leon Counties" />


==Geography==
==Geography==
Jewett is located at {{coord|31|21|44|N|96|8|41|W|type:city}} (31.362119, -96.144630).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020527061848/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|archive-date=2002-05-27|url-status=dead}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.1|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|2.1|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} of it
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.1|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|2.1|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (0.97%) is water.
(0.97%) is water.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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{{stack begin}}
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1880= 227
| 1880 = 227
|1890= 363
| 1890 = 363
|1910= 586
| 1910 = 586
|1920= 460
| 1920 = 460
|1930= 516
| 1930 = 516
|1940= 515
| 1940 = 515
|1950= 598
| 1950 = 598
|1960= 445
| 1960 = 445
|1970= 447
| 1970 = 447
|1980= 597
| 1980 = 597
|1990= 668
| 1990 = 668
|2000= 861
| 2000 = 861
|2010= 1167
| 2010 = 1167
| 2020 = 793
|estyear=2018
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus" /><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census">{{cite web |date=May 2023 |title=Census Bureau profile: Jewett, Texas |url=https://data.census.gov/all?q=Jewett%20city,%20Texas |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=Jun 7, 2024}}</ref>
|estimate=1211
|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=February 13, 2020}}</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|access-date=June 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archive-date=April 26, 2015|df= }}</ref>
}}
}}
{{stack end}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 861 people, 333 households, and 223 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 418.4 people per square mile (161.4/km²). There were 399 housing units at an average density of 193.9 per square mile (74.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.15% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 7.67% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 14.87% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.32% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 23.58% of the population.
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 861 people in 333 households, including 223 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|418.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 399 housing units at an average density of {{convert|193.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 75.15% White, 7.67% African American, 14.87% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.58%.<ref name="GR2" />


There were 333 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.22.
Of the 333 households, 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 30.0% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.22.


In the city, the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
The age distribution was 31.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $33,500. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $20,347 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,469. About 21.4% of families and 26.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 21.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median household income was $26,250 and the median family income was $33,500. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $20,347 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,469. About 21.4% of families and 26.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 21.0% of those age 65 or over.


==Education==
==Education==
The City of Jewett is served by the [[Leon Independent School District]].
Jewett is served by the [[Leon Independent School District]].

==Gallery==
{{Gallery
|lines=2
|File:State Bank of Jewett, TX IMG_2295.JPG|State Bank of Jewett is located on [[U.S. Route 79]].
|File:Farmers State Bank, Jewett, TX IMG_2291.JPG|Farmers State Bank in Jewett
|File:Jewett, TX, City Hall IMG_2290.JPG|Jewett City Hall
|File:First Baptist Church, Jewett, TX IMG_2294.JPG|First Baptist Church in Jewett dates to 1876
|File:Comfort Suites, Jewett, TX IMG_2292.JPG|Comfort Suites, Jewett.
}}


==Climate==
==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, Jewett has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=195414&cityname=Jewett%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Jewett, Texas]</ref>
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Jewett has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref name="weather summary" />

==Notable people==
* [[Alger "Texas" Alexander]], blues singer; born in Jewett<ref name="tsha"/>
* [[Romus Burgin]], U.S. Marine and author; born in Jewett<ref name="va news"/>
* [[Fritz Von Erich]], professional wrestler; born in Jewett<ref name="screen rant"/>

==Gallery==
<gallery class="center">>
File:State Bank of Jewett, TX IMG_2295.JPG|The State Bank of Jewett is located on [[U.S. Route 79]].
File:Farmers State Bank, Jewett, TX IMG_2291.JPG|Farmers State Bank in Jewett
File:Jewett, TX, City Hall IMG_2290.JPG|Jewett City Hall
File:First Baptist Church, Jewett, TX IMG_2294.JPG|The First Baptist Church in Jewett dates to 1876.
File:Comfort Suites, Jewett, TX IMG_2292.JPG|Comfort Suites, Jewett
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|refs=
<references />

<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>

<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_48.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref>

<ref name="weather summary">{{Cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=195414&cityname=Jewett,+Texas,+United+States+of+America&units=|title=Jewett, Texas Koppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|website=Weatherbase.com|access-date=November 4, 2023}}</ref>

<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015|df= }}</ref>

<ref name="Leon Counties">{{cite book|title=A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas|date=1893|publisher=Lewis Publishing Company|location=Chicago|page=465|url=http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46827/m1/465/sizes/l/|access-date=28 September 2014}}</ref>

<ref name="tsha">{{cite web |last1=Head |first1=James |title=Alexander, Alger [Texas] |url=https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/alexander-alger-texas |website=Texas State Historical Association |date=November 20, 2006}}</ref>

<ref name="va news">{{cite news |last1=Zimmerman |first1=Alec |editor1-last=Falconer |editor1-first=Rachel |title=Veteran Of The Day Marine Corps Veteran Romus 'RV' Burgin |work=VA News |date=May 5, 2021 |url=https://news.va.gov/87815/veteranoftheday-marine-corps-veteran-romus-rv-burgin/ |publisher=U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs}}</ref>

<ref name="screen rant">{{cite web |last1=Sharpe |first1=Lynn |title=Fritz Von Erich's Wrestling Career & Life Before The Iron Claw Explained |url=https://screenrant.com/the-iron-claw-fritz-von-erich-wrestling-life-before/ |website=Screen Rant}}</ref>
}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|cityofjewett.com}}


{{Leon County, Texas}}
{{Leon County, Texas}}

Latest revision as of 22:11, 4 September 2024

Jewett, Texas
City
Location of Jewett, Texas
Location of Jewett, Texas
Coordinates: 31°21′43″N 96°08′37″W / 31.36194°N 96.14361°W / 31.36194; -96.14361
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyLeon
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2)
 • Land2.05 sq mi (5.31 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
[2]
495 ft (151 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
793
 • Density380/sq mi (150/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75846
Area code(s)903, 430
FIPS code48-37648[3]
GNIS feature ID2410142[2]
Websitecityofjewett.com

Jewett is a city in Leon County, Texas, United States. The population was 793 at the 2020 census. It was laid out in 1871 by the International Railroad Company.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), of which 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.97%) is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880227—
189036359.9%
1910586—
1920460−21.5%
193051612.2%
1940515−0.2%
195059816.1%
1960445−25.6%
19704470.4%
198059733.6%
199066811.9%
200086128.9%
20101,16735.5%
2020793−32.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2020 Census[6]

At the 2000 census there were 861 people in 333 households, including 223 families, in the city. The population density was 418.4 inhabitants per square mile (161.5/km2). There were 399 housing units at an average density of 193.9 per square mile (74.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 75.15% White, 7.67% African American, 14.87% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.58%.[3]

Of the 333 households, 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 30.0% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.22.

The age distribution was 31.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median household income was $26,250 and the median family income was $33,500. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $20,347 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,469. About 21.4% of families and 26.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 21.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Jewett is served by the Leon Independent School District.

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, Jewett has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

Notable people

[edit]
[edit]
  • The State Bank of Jewett is located on U.S. Route 79.
    The State Bank of Jewett is located on U.S. Route 79.
  • Farmers State Bank in Jewett
    Farmers State Bank in Jewett
  • Jewett City Hall
    Jewett City Hall
  • The First Baptist Church in Jewett dates to 1876.
    The First Baptist Church in Jewett dates to 1876.
  • Comfort Suites, Jewett
    Comfort Suites, Jewett

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jewett, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company. 1893. p. 465. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Jewett, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  7. ^ "Jewett, Texas Koppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.com. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  8. ^ Head, James (November 20, 2006). "Alexander, Alger [Texas]". Texas State Historical Association.
  9. ^ Zimmerman, Alec (May 5, 2021). Falconer, Rachel (ed.). "Veteran Of The Day Marine Corps Veteran Romus 'RV' Burgin". VA News. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
  10. ^ Sharpe, Lynn. "Fritz Von Erich's Wrestling Career & Life Before The Iron Claw Explained". Screen Rant.
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