Reklaw, Texas | |
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 Reklaw, Texas Townsite Sign | |
 Location of Reklaw, Texas | |
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| Coordinates:31°51′45″N94°59′14″W / 31.86250°N 94.98722°W /31.86250; -94.98722 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Counties | Cherokee,Rusk |
| Established | 1890 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.95 sq mi (7.63 km2) |
| • Land | 2.94 sq mi (7.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 332 |
| • Density | 113/sq mi (43.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 75784 |
| Area code | 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-61508[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410922[2] |
Reklaw is a city inCherokee andRusk counties inTexas, United States. The population was 332 at the2020 census.
The town is named for Margaret Walker, who donated the land for the townsite, but since a Walker, Texas already existed elsewhere, the town simply spelled her name backward.[4] Similarly, the nearby town ofSacul was also named with a spelling reversal.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.6 km2), all land. Most of the city lies in Cherokee County, with only a small portion extending into Rusk County.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Reklaw has ahumid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 171 | — | |
| 1980 | 305 | 78.4% | |
| 1990 | 266 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 327 | 22.9% | |
| 2010 | 379 | 15.9% | |
| 2020 | 332 | −12.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2020 Census[7] | |||
As of the2020 census, Reklaw had a population of 332. The median age was 39.6 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 15.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 80.8 males age 18 and over.[8]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[9]
There were 125 households in Reklaw, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 54.4% were married-couple households, 13.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]
There were 148 housing units, of which 15.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.4%.[8]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 237 | 71.4% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 8.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian andOther Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 44 | 13.3% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 68 | 20.5% |
As of the2000 census, there were 327 people, 130 households, and 88 families residing in the city.[3] The population density was 111 inhabitants per square mile (43/km2). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 51.1 units per square mile (19.7 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.02%White, 7.65%African American, 0.31%Native American, 5.20% fromother races, and 1.83% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 13.46% of the population.
There were 130 households, out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% weremarried couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,167, and the median income for a family was $38,250. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $18,750 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $16,092. About 6.5% of families and 16.1% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.
The City of Reklaw is served by theRusk Independent School District.
TheUnited States Postal Service operates a post office in Reklaw to serve the residents of the city and the outlying areas.[11]
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |