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Coordinates: 32°583N 97°4057W / 32.96750°N 97.68250°W / 32.96750; -97.68250
 

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Springtown, Texas
Downtown Springtown, Texas
Downtown Springtown, Texas
Location of Springtown in Parker County
Location of Springtown in Parker County
Springtown, Texas is located in Texas
Springtown, Texas

Springtown, Texas

Location in Texas

Springtown, Texas is located in the United States
Springtown, Texas

Springtown, Texas

Location in the United States

Coordinates: 32°58′3N 97°40′57W / 32.96750°N 97.68250°W / 32.96750; -97.68250

Country

 United States

State

 Texas

County

Parker, Wise

Area

 • Total

3.04 sq mi (7.86 km2)

 • Land

3.04 sq mi (7.86 km2)

 • Water

0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)

Elevation

860 ft (260 m)

Population
 (2020)

 • Total

3,064

 • Density

1,007.9/sq mi (389.8/km2)

Time zone

UTC-6 (Central (CST))

 • Summer (DST)

UTC-5 (CDT)

ZIP code

76082

Area code

817

FIPS code

48-69800[2]

GNIS feature ID

1379105[3]

Website

cityofspringtown.com

Springtown is a town in Parker County and Wise County, Texas, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 3,064.

History[edit]

Originally named Littleton's Springs by Joseph Ward, an early settler, the community was renamed Springtown in the mid-1870s. Springtown's post office opened in 1875. Springtown was incorporated in 1884.

Population growth slowed during and after the Great Depression, but resumed after 1960 due to commuters to and from Fort Worth.[4]

Springtown was the site of College Hill Institute. The school was chartered by the State of Texas in 1884. It operated for ten years, and closed in 1894.[5]

Geography[edit]

Springtown is located at 32°58′3N 97°40′57W / 32.96750°N 97.68250°W / 32.96750; -97.68250 (32.967500, –97.682599).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), all land.

Climate[edit]

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Springtown has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population

Census

Pop.

Note

1880

166

1890

657

295.8%

1960

859

1970

1,194

39.0%

1980

1,658

38.9%

1990

1,740

4.9%

2000

2,062

18.5%

2010

2,658

28.9%

2020

3,064

15.3%

U.S. Decennial Census[8]

Springtown racial composition as of 2020[9]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]

Race

Number

Percentage

White (NH)

2,449

79.93%

Black or African American (NH)

26

0.85%

Native AmericanorAlaska Native (NH)

29

0.95%

Asian (NH)

13

0.42%

Some Other Race (NH)

3

0.1%

Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)

153

4.99%

Hispanic or Latino

391

12.76%

Total

3,064

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,064 people, 1,018 households, and 761 families residing in the city.

Gallery[edit]

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  • ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  • ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  • ^ "Springtown, TX". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  • ^ "College Hill Institute". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  • ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  • ^ Climate Summary for Springtown, Texas
  • ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  • ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  • ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  • ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
    1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[10][11]

    External links[edit]

    Municipalities and communities of Parker County, Texas, United States

    County seat: Weatherford

    Cities

  • Azle
  • Cresson
  • Fort Worth
  • Hudson Oaks
  • Mineral Wells
  • Reno
  • Weatherford
  • Willow Park
  • Parker County map

    Towns

  • Annetta North
  • Annetta South
  • Brock
  • Cool
  • Millsap
  • Peaster
  • Sanctuary
  • Springtown
  • CDPs

  • Carter
  • Dennis
  • Garner
  • Horseshoe Bend
  • Western Lake
  • Other
    communities

  • Poolville
  • Whitt
  • Footnotes

    ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

  • United States portal
  • Municipalities and communities of Wise County, Texas, United States

    County seat: Decatur

    Cities

  • Bridgeport
  • Chico
  • Decatur
  • Fort Worth
  • Lake Bridgeport
  • New Fairview
  • Newark
  • Paradise
  • Rhome
  • Runaway Bay
  • Springtown
  • Wise County map

    Towns

  • Boyd
  • CDPs

  • Pecan Acres
  • Other
    communities

  • Greenwood
  • Slidell
  • Boonsville
  • Cottondale
  • Ghost towns

  • Rush Creek
  • Footnotes

    ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

  • United States portal

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