Mauriceville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Orange County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,983 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Mauriceville, Texas | |
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 Location of Mauriceville, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 30°13′17″N 93°52′12″W / 30.22139°N 93.87000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km2) |
| • Land | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,983 |
| • Density | 350/sq mi (140/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 77626 |
| Area code | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-47100[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408189[1] |
Historical development
editThe site was established when the two lines known as Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway and the Orange and Northwestern Railway were built in 1898 and 1902 respectively. This community was named for Maurice Miller, the son of the Orange and Northwestern's first president.[3] The post office was opened in 1906, and initially, the lumber industry would be the primary center of the local economy. With the local timber supply becoming diminished, other resources such as rice and dairy farming would become the area's economic focus.
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.5 square miles (22 km2), all land.
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mauriceville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,983 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1850–1900[6] 1910[7] 1920[8] 1930[9] 1940[10] 1950[11] 1960[12] 1970[13] 1980[14] 1990[15] 2000[16] 2010[17] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 2,514 | 84.28% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 16 | 0.54% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 13 | 0.44% |
| Asian (NH) | 24 | 0.8% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 136 | 4.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 277 | 9.29% |
| Total | 2,983 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,983 people, 1,043 households, and 865 families residing in the CDP.
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,743 people, 939 households, and 754 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 322.4 inhabitants per square mile (124.5/km2). There were 1,021 housing units at an average density of 120.0 per square mile (46.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.44% White, 0.36% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 2.52% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.87% of the population.
There were 939 households, out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,500, and the median income for a family was $56,422. Males had a median income of $40,608 versus $24,554 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,388. About 7.3% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Culture
editThe Texas state legislature designated Mauriceville as the "Crawfish Capital of Texas" in 1983.[21] The previous year, the town's budding crawfish farming industry had been profiled by the New York Times.[22] The town holds an annual Crawfish Festival each April.
Education
editMauriceville is served by the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District.
Notable person
edit- James Douglas Latham, a spree killer from Mauriceville.[23]
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mauriceville, Texas
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ TSHA Online - Texas State Historical Association
- ^ Climate Summary for Mauriceville, Texas
- ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Official Capital Designations | TSLAC". www.tsl.texas.gov. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
- ^ Applebome, Peter (August 4, 1982). "DOWN IN TEXAS, FARMERS RAISE CRAWFISH". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
- ^ Killers repent before execution