Krum, Texas | |
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Motto: Building a bright future on a proud past | |
![]() Location of Krum in Denton County, Texas | |
Coordinates: 33°15′56″N 97°13′31″W / 33.26556°N 97.22528°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Denton |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ronald G. Harris, Jr. |
Area | |
• Total | 2.58 sq mi (6.68 km2) |
• Land | 2.58 sq mi (6.67 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,483 |
• Density | 1,947.98/sq mi (752.19/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 76249 |
Area code | 940 |
FIPS code | 48-39928[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 2411562[2] |
Website | www |
Krum is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,157 at the 2010 census,[4] more than doubling its 2000 census population of 1,984. By 2020, its population was 5,483.[5]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km2), all land.[6]
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1960 | 317 | — | |
1970 | 454 | 43.2% | |
1980 | 917 | 102.0% | |
1990 | 1,542 | 68.2% | |
2000 | 1,979 | 28.3% | |
2010 | 4,157 | 110.1% | |
2020 | 5,483 | 31.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (NH) | 3,956 | 72.15% |
Black or African American (NH) | 138 | 2.52% |
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 37 | 0.67% |
Asian (NH) | 46 | 0.84% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.07% |
Some Other Race (NH) | 23 | 0.42% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 273 | 4.98% |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,006 | 18.35% |
Total | 5,483 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,483 people, 1,739 households, and 1,216 families residing in the city.[5]
Education
[edit]Krum is served by the Krum Independent School District.
Notable people
[edit]- The Quebe Sisters violin and vocal stars: Grace, Hulda and Sophia Quebe grew up in Krum.
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Krum, Texas
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Krum city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Krum city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
Bibliography
[edit]- Della Isbell Davis, Krum, Texas the Story of a Small Town (originally published in 1976).
- Kathleen E. and Clifton R. St. Clair, eds., Little Towns of Texas (Jacksonville, Texas: Jayroe Graphic Arts, 1982).
External links
[edit]- City of Krum official website
- Krum ISD
- Krum Heritage Museum
- Cub Scout Pack 136, serving Krum
- Boy Scouts Troop 136, serving Krum
- Krum United Methodist Church register, 1886-1925, hosted by the Portal to Texas History