Wolfforth (/ˈwʊlfɔːrθ/ WUUL-forth) is a town located in Lubbock County, Texas, United States. It is a southwestern suburb of Lubbock. The population was 5,521 at the 2020 census.[4]
Wolfforth, Texas | |
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| Motto: "The place to be" | |
 Location of Wolfforth, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 33°30′14″N 102°0′43″W / 33.50389°N 102.01194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lubbock |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Charles Addington II |
| • City Manager | Darrell Newsom |
| • City Secretary | Lauren Murphey |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.07 sq mi (7.96 km2) |
| • Land | 3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,317 ft (1,011 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,521 |
| • Density | 1,800/sq mi (690/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 79382 |
| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-79972[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1371874[3] |
| Website | www |
History
editWolfforth was established in 1916 and developed as a railroad town when the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway built through the area.[5]
The Wolfforth brothers, George ("Tildy") and Eastin, had settled in the area. George was a rancher, and Eastin was a Lubbock County Sheriff circa 1900.[6] The city is named for George (1866–1950) and his wife, (née Charlotte Lottie Alma Hunt, 1879–1952).[7]
Geography
editWolfforth is located at 33°30′14″N 102°0′43″W / 33.50389°N 102.01194°W (33.503968, –102.011973).[8]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.41%, is water.[9]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1960 | 597 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,090 | 82.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,701 | 56.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,941 | 14.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,554 | 31.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,670 | 43.7% | |
| 2020 | 5,521 | 50.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
2020 census
edit| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 3,582 | 64.88% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 125 | 2.26% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 27 | 0.49% |
| Asian (NH) | 53 | 0.96% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 16 | 0.29% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 186 | 3.37% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,531 | 27.73% |
| Total | 5,521 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,521 people, 1,771 households, and 1,313 families residing in the city.
2000 census
editAs of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,554 people, 900 households, and 723 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,701 inhabitants per square mile (657/km2). There were 972 housing units at an average density of 647.2 per square mile (249.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.47% White, 1.29% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 12.06% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.71% of the population.
There were 900 households, out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,465, and the median income for a family was $40,694. Males had a median income of $30,461 versus $20,990 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,567. About 12.4% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editWolfforth is served by the Frenship Independent School District. Frenship ISD has a total of fourteen schools. Four are located in Wolfforth, nine in the city of Lubbock, and one in Lubbock County outside an incorporated area.
Transportation
editUS 62/US 82, also known as the Marsha Sharp Freeway, forms a portion of the town's boundary while bypassing to the south. Farm to Market Road 179, also known as Dowden Road, is the main north-south highway through the town. Loop 193, also known as Main Street, runs through the town, serving as the business route for US 62/82.
The Lubbock and Western Railway (a Watco subsidiary) serves the city.[15]
References
edit- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Wolfforth city, Texas". www.census.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Wolfforth, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
- ^ "TSHA | Wolfforth, TX".
- ^ "Profile for Wolfforth, Texas, TX". ePodunk. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Wolfforth city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Watco to acquire two west Texas short lines". Progressive Railroading. Retrieved January 3, 2024.