Edgewood, Texas
Encyclopedia
Edgewood is a town in Van Zandt County
, Texas
, United States
. The population was 1,348 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.5 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 1,348 people, 548 households, and 389 families residing in the town. The population density
was 987.4 people per square mile (379.9/km²). There were 599 housing units at an average density of 438.8 per square mile (168.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 86.80% White, 8.46% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.45% from other races
, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.53% of the population.
There were 548 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples
living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,250, and the median income for a family was $36,850. Males had a median income of $31,364 versus $25,272 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $14,331. About 15.6% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.
In 1989 the Edgewood High School Basketball
Team won the AA State Championship.
In 2007 the Edgewood 7th grade Junior High Football team went undefeated and became district champs. The next year in 2008 their 8th grade team went undefeated again. Their 8th grade basketball team also went undefeated in 2008.
In 1996 Edgewood was thrown into the national spotlight when a year-long drought
forced the city into water rationing
and closing local schools. Local pastors prompted church members and other citizens of Edgewood to display "Pray for Rain" signs, and to always keep an umbrella
at hand. ABC
News 20/20 reported on the story interviewing city councilman Danny Eason. A pipeline was built from Lake Tawakoni
to the Edgewood City Lake.
.
Van Zandt County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 48,140 people, 18,195 households, and 13,664 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile . There were 20,896 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 1,348 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Edgewood is located at 32°41′49"N 95°53′6"W (32.696860, -95.885036).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.5 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,348 people, 548 households, and 389 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 987.4 people per square mile (379.9/km²). There were 599 housing units at an average density of 438.8 per square mile (168.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 86.80% White, 8.46% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.45% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.53% of the population.
There were 548 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,250, and the median income for a family was $36,850. Males had a median income of $31,364 versus $25,272 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $14,331. About 15.6% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.
In 1989 the Edgewood High School Basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
Team won the AA State Championship.
In 2007 the Edgewood 7th grade Junior High Football team went undefeated and became district champs. The next year in 2008 their 8th grade team went undefeated again. Their 8th grade basketball team also went undefeated in 2008.
In 1996 Edgewood was thrown into the national spotlight when a year-long drought
Drought
A drought is an extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply. Generally, this occurs when a region receives consistently below average precipitation. It can have a substantial impact on the ecosystem and agriculture of the affected region...
forced the city into water rationing
Outdoor water-use restriction
An outdoor water-use restriction is a ban or other lesser restrictions put into effect that restricts the outdoor use of water supplies. Often called a watering ban or hosepipe ban, it can affect:*irrigation of lawns*car washing...
and closing local schools. Local pastors prompted church members and other citizens of Edgewood to display "Pray for Rain" signs, and to always keep an umbrella
Umbrella
An umbrella or parasol is a canopy designed to protect against rain or sunlight. The term parasol usually refers to an item designed to protect from the sun; umbrella refers to a device more suited to protect from rain...
at hand. ABC
American Broadcasting Company
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News 20/20 reported on the story interviewing city councilman Danny Eason. A pipeline was built from Lake Tawakoni
Lake Tawakoni
Lake Tawakoni is a reservoir located approximately 53 miles east of Dallas, Texas, southeast of Greenville, Texas, and 21 miles northeast of Wills Point, Texas. It lies within three Texas counties, Hunt, Rains, and Van Zandt. It is used for water supply and recreation.The reservoir was...
to the Edgewood City Lake.
Notable locations
- Edgewood Heritage Park Museum
- Jake's Barber Shop
- The Wild Flour Cafe
- Bob's Snow Cone Stand
- Goggans Tires
- Pro-Trak Trailers
- The Blue Rooster
- Dairy Queen
- Whistle Stop Learning Center
- Angelic Garden Florist & Gifts
Education
The Town of Edgewood is served by the Edgewood Independent School DistrictEdgewood Independent School District (Van Zandt County, Texas)
Edgewood Independent School District is a public school district based in Edgewood, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.-School information:**Colors: Purple, Gold, White...
.
Newspapers and publications
- Edgewood Enterprise
- Van Zandt County News