Navarro County, Texas
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Navarro County (Script error: No such module "IPAc-en". Script error: No such module "Respell".)[1] is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 52,624.[2] Its county seat is Corsicana.[3] The county is named for José Antonio Navarro, a Tejano leader in the Texas Revolution who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Navarro County comprises the Corsicana micropolitan statistical area, which is also part of the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX combined statistical area.
History
Navarro County was formed from Robertson County in 1846.[4]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". (7.0%) are covered by water.[5]
Major highways
- File:I-45 (TX).svg Interstate 45
- File:US 287.svg U.S. Highway 287
- File:Texas 14.svg State Highway 14
- File:Texas 22.svg State Highway 22
- File:Texas 31.svg State Highway 31
- File:Texas 75.svg State Highway 75
- File:Texas 309.svg State Highway 309
Adjacent counties
- Henderson County (northeast)
- Freestone County (southeast)
- Limestone County (south)
- Hill County (southwest)
- Ellis County (north)
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1850 | 2,190 | — | |
| 1860 | 5,996 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1870 | 8,879 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 21,702 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 26,373 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 43,374 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 47,070 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 50,624 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 60,507 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 51,308 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 39,916 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 34,423 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 31,150 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 35,323 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 39,926 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 45,124 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 47,735 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 52,624 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2025 (est.) | 57,181 | [6] Increase | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1850–2010[8] 2010[9] 2020[10] | |||
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| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[11] | Pop 1990[12] | Pop 2000[13] | Pop 2010[9] | Pop 2020[10] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 26,585 | 29,120 | 29,596 | 28,587 | 26,996 | 75.26% | 72.93% | 65.59% | 59.89% | 51.30% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 7,079 | 7,523 | 7,521 | 6,490 | 6,286 | 20.04% | 18.84% | 16.67% | 13.60% | 11.95% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 63 | 117 | 143 | 155 | 163 | 0.18% | 0.29% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0.31% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 62 | 254 | 191 | 239 | 393 | 0.18% | 0.64% | 0.42% | 0.50% | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | x [14] | x [15] | 143 | 380 | 734 | x | x | 0.32% | 0.80% | 1.39% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 72 | 21 | 17 | 40 | 137 | 0.20% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.08% | 0.26% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x [16] | x [17] | 400 | 499 | 1,866 | x | x | 0.89% | 1.05% | 3.55% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,462 | 2,891 | 7,113 | 11,345 | 16,049 | 4.14% | 7.24% | 15.76% | 23.77% | 30.50% |
| Total | 35,323 | 39,926 | 45,124 | 47,735 | 52,624 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 52,624. The median age was 38.3 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.1 males age 18 and over.[18][19]
The racial makeup of the county was 57.0% White, 12.2% Black or African American, 0.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8% Asian, 1.4% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 14.3% from some other race, and 13.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 30.5% of the population.[19]
46.3% of residents lived in urban areas, while 53.7% lived in rural areas.[20]
There were 18,660 households in the county, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 50.2% were married-couple households, 17.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 26.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[18]
There were 21,385 housing units, of which 12.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 69.1% were owner-occupied and 30.9% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.8%.[18]
2000 census
As of the 2000 census, 45,124 people, 16,491 households, and 11,906 families were residing in the county.[21] The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. The 18,449 housing units averaged Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 70.84% White, 16.79% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.33% Pacific Islander, 9.45% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 15.75% of the population.
Of the 16,491 households, 34.0% had children under 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were not families. About 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65, and the average family size was 3.14.
In the county, the population was distributed as 27.2% under 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,268 and for a family was $38,130. Males had a median income of $30,112 versus $20,972 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,266. About 13.9% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.1% of those under 18 and 14.9% of those 65 or over.
Media
Navarro County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth coverage area, including stations KDFW-TV, KXAS-TV, WFAA-TV, KTVT-TV, KERA-TV, KTXA-TV, KDFI-TV, KDAF-TV, and KFWD-TV. The county is also near Waco, so Waco/Temple/Killeen stations also provide coverage for Navarro County. These include: KCEN-TV, KWTX-TV, KXXV-TV, KDYW, and KWKT-TV. East Texas NBC affiliate KETK-TV from the Jacksonville/Tyler area provides coverage for Navarro County, as well.
The Corsicana Daily Sun is the area's newspaper.
Communities
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Towns
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Unincorporated communities
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Politics
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Government
Navarro County, like all Texas counties, is governed by a Commissioners Court, which consists of the county judge, who is elected county-wide and presides over the full court, and four commissioners, who are elected in each of the county's four precincts
County commissioners
| County Judge | H.M. Davenport, Jr. | Republican | |
| County Commissioner, Precinct 1 | Jason Grant | Republican | |
| County Commissioner, Precinct 2 | Eddie Perry | Republican | |
| County Commissioner, Precinct 3 | Eddie Moore | Republican | |
| County Commissioner, Precinct 4 | James Olsen | Republican |
County officials
| Office | NameScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | Party | |
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| County Clerk | Sherry Dowd | Republican | |
| Criminal District Attorney | Will Thompson | Republican | |
| District Clerk | Joshua B. Tackett | Republican | |
| Sheriff | Elmer Tanner | Republican | |
| Tax Assessor-Collector | Mike Dowd | Republican | |
Constables
| Office | NameScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | Party | |
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| Constable, Precinct 1 | Mike Davis | Republican | |
| Constable, Precinct 2 | Raychaun Ballard | Republican | |
| Constable, Precinct 3 | Bobby Rachel | Republican | |
| Constable, Precinct 4 | Kipp Thomas | Republican | |
Justices of the Peace
| Office | NameScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | Party | |
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| Justice, Precinct 1 | Greta Jordan | Republican | |
| Justice, Precinct 2 | Darrell Waller | Republican | |
| Justice, Precinct 3 | Jackie Freeland | Republican | |
| Justice, Precinct 4 | Connie Hickman | Republican | |
Community College Board of Trustees
| Office | NameScript error: No such module "Unsubst". | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustee, Precinct 1 | Phil Judson | Republican | |
| Trustee, Precinct 2 | Faith Holt | Democrat | |
| Trustee, Precinct 3 | Loran Seely | Republican | |
| Trustee, Precinct 4 | Richard Aldama | Republican | |
| Trustee, At-Large | Billy Todd McGraw | Republican | |
| Trustee, At-Large | A.L. Atkeisson | Republican | |
| Trustee, At-Large | K.C. Wyatt | Republican | |
Education
School districts include:[22]
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- Blooming Grove Independent School District
- Bynum Independent School District
- Corsicana Independent School District
- Dawson Independent School District
- Ennis Independent School District
- Fairfield Independent School District
- Frost Independent School District
- Hubbard Independent School District
- Kerens Independent School District
- Mildred Independent School District
- Rice Independent School District
- Wortham Independent School District
The entire county is in the service area of Navarro College, according to the Texas Education Code.[23]
See also
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- National Register of Historic Places listings in Navarro County, Texas
- Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Navarro County
References
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- ↑ Texas Education Code, "Sec. 130.189. NAVARRO COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
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External links
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- Navarro County from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Navarro County Office of Emergency Management website
- Navarro County Genealogical Society
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