Nocona, Texas | |
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 Location of Nocona, Texas | |
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| Coordinates:33°47′01″N97°43′49″W / 33.78361°N 97.73028°W /33.78361; -97.73028 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montague |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.81 sq mi (7.29 km2) |
| • Land | 2.81 sq mi (7.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,002 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (410/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76255 |
| Area code | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-51648[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411259[2] |
Nocona is a city alongU.S. Highway 82 andState Highway 175 inMontague County,Texas, United States. The population was 3,002 at the2020 census.[4]
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The city is named forPeta Nocona, theComanche chief. The area was first known to white settlers as the last stop in Texas before crossing the Red River on theChisolm Trail. It was founded in 1887 along a particular bend in theGainesville, Henrietta and Western Railway line, which soon became part of theMissouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, connectingGainesville andHenrietta, and laterWichita Falls. Nocona assumed the role of economic and industrial center of northern Montague County, and many older towns in the area, bypassed by the railroad, and its businesses shuttered. Its citizens moved to Nocona. The city has steadily maintained a population around 3000 since the 1940s, though industries responsible for its growth have come and gone. The "North Field", an oil field between Nocona and the Red River, contributed to Nocona's economy for much of the 20th century and continues to do so on a small scale. The MKT line, which was responsible for Nocona's founding, was abandoned in 1969 and the tracks removed in 1971. Nocona also has a proud history of leather works and has been home to Justin Industries,Nocona Boot Company, and the Nocona Belt Company. Nocona Boot Company and Justin Industries have since moved; however, the Montague Boot Company has been established in downtown Nocona, making boots for the Larry Mahan line at Cavender's Boot City. Also integral to the Nocona economy is theNocona Athletic Goods Company (product names are spelled "Nokona"), which manufactures baseball gloves, bats, catcher's equipment, and other sports accessories. The Athletic Goods' facilities burned in July 2006, and production has been moved to a temporary facility.
Nocona has a lake, about 10 miles north of the city, appropriately namedLake Nocona, or Farmer's Creek Reservoir. It is a recreational lake popular with people from across north-central Texas. On Lake Nocona sits Nocona Hills, an attractive gated lakeside "city" with many homes, a hotel, golf course, landing strip, and other amenities. Nocona is also home to an 18-hole golf course, airstrip (FAA identifier F48), hospital, and one of the finest city parks in Texas.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen climate classification system, Nocona has ahumid subtropical climate,Cfa on climate maps.[5]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1880 | 381 | — | |
| 1890 | 381 | 0.0% | |
| 1900 | 961 | 152.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,333 | 38.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,422 | 6.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,352 | 65.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,605 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,022 | 16.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,127 | 3.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,871 | −8.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,992 | 4.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,870 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,198 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,033 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,002 | −1.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 2,126 | 70.82% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 13 | 0.43% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 18 | 0.6% |
| Asian (NH) | 27 | 0.9% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.07% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 128 | 4.26% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 688 | 22.92% |
| Total | 3,002 |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 3,002 people, 1,100 households, and 785 families residing in the city.
As of thecensus[3] of 2000, 3,198 people, 1,286 households, and 825 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,134.5 inhabitants per square mile (438.0/km2). The 1,456 housing units averaged 516.5/sq mi (199.3/km2). Theracial makeup of the city was 93.59% White, 0.25% African American, 0.84% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.31% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 12.48% of the population.
Of the 1,286 households, 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were no t families. About 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city, the population was distributed as 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.
Themedian income for a household in the city was $28,893, and for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $24,868 versus $16,500 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $14,080. About 10.6% of families and 16.9% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.
The City of Nocona is served by theNocona Independent School District.Nocona High School's mascot is the Indians and the Braves.
U.S. Highway 82 East–West:Georgia toNew Mexico
FM 103 North–South: Nocona toSpanish Fort
FM 1759 East–West: Nocona to northwestern Montague County
FM 1956 East–West: Nocona toCapps CornerMunicipalities and communities ofMontague County, Texas,United States | ||
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