Broaddus ( ) is a town in
San Augustine County,
Texas, United States. The population was 207 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Broaddus is located at (31.306337, –94.268897).
According to the
United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
As of the
census of 2000, there were 189 people, 82 households, and 47 families residing in the town. The
population density was 501.4 people per square mile (192.0/km
2). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 273.3 per square mile (104.7/km
2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.47%
White, and 0.53% from two or more races.
Hispanic or
Latino
Latino or Latinos most often refers to:
* Latino (demonym), a term used in the United States for people with cultural ties to Latin America
* Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States
* The people or cultures of Latin America;
** Latin A ...
of any race were 2.12% of the population.
In 2000, 26.8% of households in Broaddus had children under the age of 18, 45.1% consisted of
married couples
Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognized union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between t ...
living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.21. The population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $17,250, and the median income for a family was $25,625. Males had a median income of $28,929 versus $0 for females. The
per capita income for the town was $11,765. About 18.6% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 8.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.3% of those 65 or over.
Education
The Town of Broaddus is served by the
Broaddus Independent School District
Broaddus Independent School District is a public school district based in Broaddus, Texas (USA). The district operates one high school, Broaddus High School.
Academic achievement
In 2009, the school district was rated " academically acceptable ...
and is home to the
Broaddus High School
Broaddus High School is a public secondary school located in the town of Broaddus, Texas, USA and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Broaddus Independent School District located in southwestern San Augustine County. In ...
Bulldogs.
Notable people
*
Terry Teagle
Terry Michael Teagle (born April 10, 1960) is a retired American professional basketball player, whose National Basketball Association (NBA) career lasted from 1982 to 1993. During his playing career, at a height of 6'5" (1.96 m) tall, he played ...
, NBA player
*
Lt. Col. Lance C. "Wildcat" Wade,
World War II ace with the
RAF
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Köppen Climate Classification system, Broaddus has a
humid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a zone of climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between latitudes 25° and 40° ...
, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Climate Summary for Broaddus, Texas
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References
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Towns in San Augustine County, Texas
Towns in Texas