Jewett, Texas

Jewett is a city in Leon County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,167 at the 2010 census. Jewett is the birthplace of Alger "Texas" Alexander, Fritz Von Erich and Romus Burgin. It was laid out in 1871 by the International Railroad Company.[5]

Jewett, Texas
City
Motto(s):  litty
Location of Jewett, Texas
Coordinates: 31°21′44″N 96°8′41″W
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Leon
Government
• Type	democracy
Area [1]
• Total	2.06 sq mi (5.33 km^2)
• Land	2.05 sq mi (5.31 km^2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km^2)
Elevation	492 ft (150 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,167
• Estimate  (2019)[2]	1,220
• Density	595.41/sq mi (229.84/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	75846
Area code(s)	903
FIPS code	48-37648[3]
GNIS feature ID	1360250[4]

Geography

Jewett is located at 31°21′44″N 96°8′41″W (31.362119, -96.144630).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²), of which, 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) of it (0.97%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1880	227		—
1890	363		59.9%
1910	586		—
1920	460		−21.5%
1930	516		12.2%
1940	515		−0.2%
1950	598		16.1%
1960	445		−25.6%
1970	447		0.4%
1980	597		33.6%
1990	668		11.9%
2000	861		28.9%
2010	1,167		35.5%
Est. 2019	1,220	[2]	4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

At the 2000 census there were 861 people in 333 households, including 223 families, in the city. The population density was 418.4 people per square mile (161.4/km²). There were 399 housing units at an average density of 193.9 per square mile (74.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.15% White, 7.67% African American, 14.87% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.58%.[3]

Of the 333 households 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 30.0% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.22.

The age distribution was 31.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median household income was $26,250 and the median family income was $33,500. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $20,347 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,469. About 21.4% of families and 26.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 21.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The City of Jewett is served by the Leon Independent School District.

Gallery

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  State Bank of Jewett is located on U.S. Route 79.
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  Farmers State Bank in Jewett
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  Jewett City Hall
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  First Baptist Church in Jewett dates to 1876
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  Comfort Suites, Jewett.

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, Jewett has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company. 1893. p. 465. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. Climate Summary for Jewett, Texas