Granbury, Texas | |
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.jpg) Hood County Courthouse in 2018 | |
 Location of Granbury, Texas | |
| Coordinates:32°26′31″N97°45′53″W / 32.44194°N 97.76472°W /32.44194; -97.76472 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hood |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.97 sq mi (43.95 km2) |
| • Land | 16.19 sq mi (41.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,958 |
| • Density | 645.8/sq mi (249.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 76048-76049[3] |
| Area codes | 817, 682 |
| FIPS code | 48-30416[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410629[2] |
| Website | www |
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Granbury is a city in and the county seat ofHood County, Texas, United States.[2] As of the2020 census, the city's population was 10,958, and it is the principal city of theGranbury micropolitan statistical area. Granbury is named after Confederate General Hiram B. Granbury.
Granbury started as a square and log cabin courthouse. Many buildings on the square are now registered historic landmarks, including the Granbury Opera House, which still hosts "Broadway" productions. The city's name originated fromConfederate GeneralHiram B. Granberry. To explain why the city name is spelled differently, some scholars believe the name Granberry was misread on a document. Recent findings conclude that Granberry chose to spell his name Granbury.
TheFort Worth and Rio Grande Railway, building towardsBrownwood from Fort Worth, reached Granbury in 1887.[5] In the 20th century, the line was owned successively by theFrisco Railway, theSanta Fe Railway, and theSouth Orient Railroad before being acquired by theFort Worth and Western Railroad in 1999.
A recent expansion of the city was made possible by building aBrazos River dam in 1969, which formedLake Granbury, a long, narrow lake that flows through the city.
On May 15, 2013, aviolent EF4 tornado struck the southeastern part of Granbury, leaving six confirmed deaths and at least 100 homes damaged. Approximately 48 injured people were treated at Lake Granbury Medical Center.[6][7]
In July 2024,Time magazine published an investigation into numerous noise and health complaints by Granbury residents, many of whom attributed their ailments to aBitcoin mining facility located in Granbury owned byMarathon Digital Holdings.[8]
Granbury is located alongUS Route 377 approximately 30 miles southwest ofFort Worth. TheBrazos River flows past the east side of the city within Lake Granbury.[9] According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.99 sq mi (36.23 km2), of which 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) is covered by water.[citation needed]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen climate classification, Granbury has ahumid subtropical climate,Cfa on climate maps.[10]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 524 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,164 | 122.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,410 | 21.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,336 | −5.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,364 | 2.1% | |
| 1930 | 996 | −27.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,166 | 17.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,683 | 44.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,227 | 32.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,473 | 11.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,332 | 34.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,045 | 21.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,718 | 41.4% | |
| 2010 | 7,978 | 39.5% | |
| 2020 | 10,958 | 37.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 9,098 | 83% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 100 | 0.91% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 54 | 0.49% |
| Asian (NH) | 193 | 1.76% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 7 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 412 | 3.76% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 67 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,068 | 9.75% |
| Total | 10,958 |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 10,958 people, 4,602 households, and 2,813 families residing in the city.
As of thecensus[4] of 2010, 7,978 people, 3,559 households, and 1,927 families were residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 619.1 people/sq mi (239.0/km2). The 4,419 housing units averaged 342.9/sq mi (132.4/km2). The city'sracial makeup was 93.75% White, 0.71% African American, 0.71% Native American, 1.14% Asian or Pacific Islander, 2.11% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 8.57% of the population.
Of the 3,559 households, 27.0% had children under 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were not families. About 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone who was 65 or older living alone. The average household size was 2.20, and the average family size was 2.83.In the city, the age distribution was 21.0% under 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,952, and for a family was $45,451. Males had a median income of $34,625 versus $25,721 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $19,801. About 5.0% of families and 9.6% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those ages 65 or over.
TheGranbury Independent School District consists of 21 campuses. They includeGranbury High School, STARS Academy, Behavior Transition Center, Granbury Middle School, Acton Middle School, Mambrino STEAM Academy, Brawner Intermediate, Oak Woods Elementary, Acton Elementary, Nettie Baccus Elementary, and Emma Roberson Elementary.[14] Granbury has been a 5A district since 2008. Also, aHappy Hill Farm Academy home is in the district. In 1999, boys' soccer won the 4A state championship in Texas.
Granbury and Hood County are part of theDallas/Fort Worth television media market in North Central Texas. Local news media outlets areKDFW-TV,KXAS-TV,WFAA-TV,KTVT-TV,KERA-TV,KTXA-TV,KDFI-TV,KDAF-TV,KFWD-TV, andKDTX-TV. Granbury is also served by a local Public Education and Government Access Channel Granbury TV. Two news media sources serve Hood County,Hood County Free Press,[15] an online daily news publication, and the biweekly newspaperHood County News. Granbury is also served byTarleton State University's National Public Radio affiliate,KTRL 90.5 FM.
Granbury is served byGranbury Regional Airport (GDJ). The neighborhood of Pecan Plantation has a municipal airport that operates only recreational flights.
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