Bogata (/bəˈɡoʊtə/ bə-GOH-tə)[4] is a city in Red River County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,074 at the 2020 census.[5] The city was named after Bogotá, the capital of Colombia.[6]
Bogata, Texas | |
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 Downtown Bogata | |
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| Coordinates: 33°28′13″N 95°12′51″W / 33.47028°N 95.21417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Red River |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vincent Lum[citation needed] |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,074 |
| • Density | 760/sq mi (290/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 75417 |
| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-09172[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409875[2] |
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all land.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 800 | — | |
| 1950 | 936 | 17.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,112 | 18.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,287 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,508 | 17.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,421 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,396 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,153 | −17.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,074 | −6.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 913 | 85.01% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 19 | 1.77% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 22 | 2.05% |
| Asian (NH) | 2 | 0.19% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 49 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 | 6.42% |
| Total | 1,074 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,074 people, 480 households, and 285 families residing in the city.
As of the census[3] of 2000, 1,396 people, 598 households, and 361 families resided in the city. The population density was 989.9 inhabitants per square mile (382.2/km2). There were 659 housing units at an average density of 467.3 per square mile (180.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.91% White American, 3.01% African American, 0.72% Native American, 1.36% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 3.30% of the population.
Of the 598 households, 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were not families. About 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city, the population was distributed as 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,969, and for a family was $28,828. Males had a median income of $21,786 versus $19,423 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,126. About 16.9% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 23.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editThe City of Bogata is served by the Rivercrest Independent School District (Talco-Bogata Consolidated Independent School District prior to July 1999).[9]
It previously maintained Bogata Elementary.[10] The district began construction of the consolidated elementary on May 1, 2000, and the scheduled completion was in June 2001.[9]
References
edit- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bogata, Texas
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Texas Escapes Online Magazine, "Bogata, Texas: History in a Pecan Shell"
- ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ Stewart, George R. (1970). Princeton Alumni Weekly, Volume 71. p. 13. PRNC:32101081977066.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ a b "Home". Rivercrest Independent School District. May 15, 2001. Archived from the original on May 15, 2001. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ "Talco-Bogata Cons ISD Data". Texas Education Agency. May 4, 2001. Archived from the original on May 4, 2001. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
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