Mabank, Texas
Encyclopedia
Mabank is a town in Henderson
and Kaufman
Counties in the U.S. state
of Texas
. The population was 2,151 at the 2000 census. The population estimate as of January 1, 2007 was 2,816.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 7.8 square kilometres (3 sq mi). 7.7 km² (3 sq mi) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.0386102158592535 sq mi) of it (1.00%) is water.
Mabank is a combination of the names Eubank and Mason and is located one mile (1.6 km) southwest of the former community of Lawndale. Being only a mile away from Lawndale and located on the railroad, its citizens, churches, and businesses naturally decided to move there. Thus attracting, over a brief period of about two years, much of what was Lawndale. This included the Lawndale Courier - the local newspaper that renamed itself the Mabank Courier.
Many of the descendants from the Masons and Eubanks are still alive to this day.
Populations went up highly in the 1960s and 70's due to the building of Cedar Creek Reservoir.
of 2000, there were 2,151 people, 814 households, and 534 families residing in the town. The population density
was 724.2 per square mile (279.6/km2). There were 895 housing units at an average density of 301.3 per square mile (116.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 90.28% White, 5.11% African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 2.65% from other races
, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.76% of the population.
There were 814 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples
living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was US$
36,010, and the median income for a family was $40,694. Males had a median income of $32,134 versus $19,125 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,154. About 7.1% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
This town has had sightings of ghosts. So it is known as Wild West Ghost.
Mabank is served by the Mabank Independent School District
.
The schools are Central Elementary, Southside Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Mabank Intermediate School, Mabank Jr. High and Mabank High School
.
, a popular destination for weekend visitors from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and thus much of its economy is based on lake activity.
Henderson County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 73,277 people, 28,804 households, and 20,969 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There were 35,935 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile...
and Kaufman
Kaufman County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 71,313 people, 24,367 households, and 19,225 families residing in the county. The population density was 91/sq mi . There were 26,133 housing units at an average density of 33/sq mi...
Counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of 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...
. The population was 2,151 at the 2000 census. The population estimate as of January 1, 2007 was 2,816.
Geography
Mabank is located at 32.368011°N 96.105573°W (32.368011, -96.105573).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 7.8 square kilometres (3 sq mi). 7.7 km² (3 sq mi) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.0386102158592535 sq mi) of it (1.00%) is water.
History
Prior to the existence of Mabank in early 1900, the community of Lawndale was formed in the late 1880s. The community was noted for its agriculture in many areas, including cotton. But with the Texas Trunk Railroad missing the community by a mile, Ranchers Mason and Eubank decided to capitalize on the Texas Trunk and set aside one square mile of land and named it "Mabank".Mabank is a combination of the names Eubank and Mason and is located one mile (1.6 km) southwest of the former community of Lawndale. Being only a mile away from Lawndale and located on the railroad, its citizens, churches, and businesses naturally decided to move there. Thus attracting, over a brief period of about two years, much of what was Lawndale. This included the Lawndale Courier - the local newspaper that renamed itself the Mabank Courier.
Many of the descendants from the Masons and Eubanks are still alive to this day.
Populations went up highly in the 1960s and 70's due to the building of Cedar Creek Reservoir.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,151 people, 814 households, and 534 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 724.2 per square mile (279.6/km2). There were 895 housing units at an average density of 301.3 per square mile (116.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 90.28% White, 5.11% African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 2.65% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.76% of the population.
There were 814 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% 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, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was US$
United States dollar
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36,010, and the median income for a family was $40,694. Males had a median income of $32,134 versus $19,125 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 $15,154. About 7.1% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
This town has had sightings of ghosts. So it is known as Wild West Ghost.
Education
Mabank Independent School District
Mabank Independent School District is a public school district based in Mabank, Texas .In addition to Mabank, the district serves southeast Kaufman, southwest Van Zandt, and northwest Henderson counties, including the community of Gun Barrel City and parts of Seven Points.In 2009, the school...
.
The schools are Central Elementary, Southside Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Mabank Intermediate School, Mabank Jr. High and Mabank High School
Mabank High School
Mabank High School, is the only high school in Mabank Independent School District. It is located in the city of Mabank, Texas .In addition to the city of Mabank, the school serves southeast Kaufman, southwest Van Zandt, and northwest Henderson counties, including the community of Gun Barrel City...
.
Local businesses
Mabank is located on the eastern edge of Cedar Creek ReservoirCedar Creek Reservoir (Texas)
Cedar Creek Reservoir is a reservoir located in Henderson and Kaufman Counties, Texas , 60 miles southeast of Dallas. It is built on Cedar Creek, which flows into the Trinity River...
, a popular destination for weekend visitors from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and thus much of its economy is based on lake activity.
Notable residents
The Biggest Loser contestant Abby Rike is from Mabank, and the location is shown in week 7.External links
- Mabankonline.com
- Mabank entry from the NCTCOGNorth Central Texas Council of GovernmentsThe North Central Texas Council of Governments or NCTCOG is a voluntary association of governments in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Its ranks currently include 230 member governments including 16 counties, numerous cities, school districts, and special districts...
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