Spearman, Texas

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Spearman, Texas
City
Spearman Texas Oct 2015 City Hall.jpg
Spearman City Hall
Motto: 
"The Windmill Town"
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Location of Spearman, Texas
Hansford County Spearman.svg
Coordinates: 36°11′53″N101°11′40″W / 36.19806°N 101.19444°W / 36.19806; -101.19444
CountryUnited States
State Texas
County Hansford
Area
[1]
 • Total2.10 sq mi (5.45 km2)
 • Land2.10 sq mi (5.45 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
3,104 ft (946 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,368
 • Estimate 
(2019) [3]
3,256
 • Density1,547.53/sq mi (597.44/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79081
Area code 806
FIPS code 48-69476 [4]
GNIS feature ID2411950 [2]

Spearman is a city in and the county seat of Hansford County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 3,368. [5] It is known for its collection of windmills from the J.B. Buchanan windmill collection.

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History

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Dust storm approaching Spearman in 1935 during the Dust Bowl

Spearman was platted in May 1917 in anticipation of construction of the North Texas and Santa Fe Railway. A post office opened in 1917, and by that time, E. C. Hays had a store near the site. The city was named for Thomas E. Spearman, a vice president of the North Texas and Santa Fe Railway. [6]

World War I delayed completion of the railroad from Shattuck, Oklahoma, until October 1919, but Spearman was already thriving; several churches and businesses had moved in from Hansford. Spearman remained the terminus of the railroad until 1931, when the line was extended to Morse and points south. The town was incorporated in 1921 and had 30 businesses, a brick school building, and a population of 1,000 by 1926.

In the November 2011 election, Spearman residents voted to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages within the city limits, making Spearman a "wet" city in an otherwise "dry" county. The law took effect December 15, 2011, and allows the sale of beer and wine in retail establishments such as grocery stores and all liquor sales in a licensed liquor store. Additionally, all alcoholic beverages may now be sold in restaurants that apply for and receive a liquor license.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), all land.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Spearman has a semiarid climate, BSk on climate maps. [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930 1,580—
1940 1,105−30.1%
1950 1,85267.6%
1960 3,55592.0%
1970 3,435−3.4%
1980 3,413−0.6%
1990 3,197−6.3%
2000 3,021−5.5%
2010 3,36811.5%
2019 (est.)3,256 [3] −3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
Lyric Theater Lyric Theater Spearman.jpg
Lyric Theater

2020 census

Spearman racial composition [9]
(NH = Non-Hispanic) [lower-alpha 1]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (NH)1,33242.01%
Black or African American (NH)100.32%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)110.35%
Asian (NH)70.22%
Pacific Islander (NH)20.06%
Some Other Race (NH)70.22%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)341.07%
Hispanic or Latino 1,76855.76%
Total3,171

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,171 people, 1,178 households, and 815 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of the census [4] of 2010, 3,368 people, 1,137 households, and 817 families resided in the city. The population increased around 11% from the 2000 Census count of 3,021. The population density was 1,445.0 inhabitants per square mile (557.9/km2). The 1,278 housing units averaged 611.3 per square mile (236.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 49.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 48.9% of the population. These numbers represent significant demographic changes in Spearman over the past decade.

Of the 1,137 households, 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were not families. About 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was distributed as 28.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

As of 2009, the median income for a household in the city was $48,021, and for a family was $52,085. The median per capita income for the city was $17,314. About 12.5% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The City of Spearman is served by the Spearman Independent School District. Schools in Spearman ISD include Gus Birdwell Elementary School, Spearman Junior High School, and Spearman High School.

Notable people

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References

  1. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Spearman, Texas
  3. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Texas State Historical Association – Home". TSHA Online. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
  7. ↑ Climate Summary for Spearman, Texas
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  10. ↑ https://www.census.gov/ [ not specific enough to verify ]
  11. ↑ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  1. ↑ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. [10] [11]
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