Krum, Texas
Krum is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,157 at the 2010 census, more than doubling its 2000 census population of 1,984. By 2020, its population was 5,483.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km), all land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 6,548 | 19.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Education
Krum is served by the Krum Independent School District.
Notable people
- The Quebe Sisters violin and vocal stars: Grace, Hulda and Sophia Quebe grew up in Krum.
Notes
- ^ Note: the U.S. 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.
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
Bibliography
- 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
- 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
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