Reklaw is a city in Cherokee and Rusk counties in Texas, United States. The population was 332 at the 2020 census.
Reklaw, Texas | |
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 Reklaw, Texas Townsite Sign | |
 Location of Reklaw, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 31°52′30″N 94°59′46″W / 31.87500°N 94.99611°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Counties | Cherokee, Rusk |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.95 sq mi (7.63 km2) |
| • Land | 2.94 sq mi (7.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 332 |
| • Density | 110/sq mi (44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 75784 |
| Area code | 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-61508[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410922[2] |
History
editThe town is named for Margaret Walker, who donated the land for the townsite, but since a Walker, Texas already existed elsewhere, the town simply spelled her name backward.[4] Similarly, the nearby town of Sacul was also named with a spelling reversal.
Geography
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.6 km2), all land. Most of the city lies in Cherokee County, with only a small portion extending into Rusk County.
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, Reklaw has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 171 | — | |
| 1980 | 305 | 78.4% | |
| 1990 | 266 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 327 | 22.9% | |
| 2010 | 379 | 15.9% | |
| 2020 | 332 | −12.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2020 Census[7] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 327 people, 130 households, and 88 families residing in the city. The population density was 111 inhabitants per square mile (43/km2). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 51.1 units per square mile (19.7 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.02% White, 7.65% African American, 0.31% Native American, 5.20% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.46% of the population.
There were 130 households, out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,167, and the median income for a family was $38,250. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,092. About 6.5% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editThe City of Reklaw is served by the Rusk Independent School District.
Postal service
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The United States Postal Service operates a post office in Reklaw to serve the residents of the city and the outlying areas.[8]
See also
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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: Reklaw, Texas
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Hazlewood, Claudia. "Reklaw, Texas". Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved March 11, 2011.
- ^ Climate Summary for Reklaw, Texas
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Reklaw, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Reklaw Post Office Location". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved March 11, 2011.
External links
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