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Coordinates: 31°21′44″N 96°8′41″W / 31.36222°N 96.14472°W / 31.36222; -96.14472
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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 418.4 people per square mile (161.4/km{{sup|2}}). There were 399 housing units at an average density of 193.9 per square mile (74.8/km{{sup|2}}). 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" />
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 418.4 people per square mile (161.4/km{{sup|2}}). There were 399 housing units at an average density of 193.9 per square mile (74.8/km{{sup|2}}). 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" />


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 "Cum Fart" was invented in this town.
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 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.

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Jewett, Texas
City
Location of Jewett, Texas
Location of Jewett, Texas
Coordinates: 31°21′44″N 96°8′41″W / 31.36222°N 96.14472°W / 31.36222; -96.14472
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
492 ft (150 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total
1,167
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,220
 • Density595.41/sq mi (229.84/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75846
Area code903
FIPS code48-37648[4]
GNIS feature ID1360250[5]
Websitecityofjewett.com

Jewett is a city in Leon County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,167 at the 2010 census.[2] It was laid out in 1871 by the International Railroad Company.[6]

Geography

Jewett is located at 31°21′44″N 96°8′41″W / 31.36222°N 96.14472°W / 31.36222; -96.14472 (31.362119, –96.144630).[7]

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) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (0.97%) is water.

Demographics

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%
2019 (est.)1,220[3]4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

At the 2000 census there were 861 people in 333 households, including 223 families, 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, 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%.[4]

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

Jewett is served by the Leon Independent School District.

Notable people

  • 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

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.[9]

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Jewett city, Texas". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company. 1893. p. 465. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ Climate Summary for Jewett, Texas
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