Throckmorton, Texas

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Population in 2022: 778 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.0%
 
Males: 418  (53.8%)
Females: 360  (46.2%)
Median resident age:

52.9 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 76483.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,630 (it was $29,453 in 2000)
Throckmorton:

$35,630
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,770 (it was $16,400 in 2000)

Throckmorton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $57,626 (it was $33,100 in 2000)
Throckmorton:

$57,626
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $88,792; detached houses: $91,392; mobile homes: $58,286
March 2022 cost of living index in Throckmorton: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.1%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 13.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 45.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Throckmorton, TX (2022)
    • 41775.3%White alone
    • 10919.7%Hispanic
    • 71.3%Two or more races
    • 61.1%Asian alone
    • 30.5%Black alone

Races in Throckmorton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Throckmorton, Texas as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Throckmorton is 243 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (14.6%), English (6.6%), German (5.7%), Norwegian (4.7%), American (4.2%), Slovak (3.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1321 feet

Land area: 1.68 square miles.

Population density: 464 people per square mile   (low).

Throckmorton, Texas map

26 residents are foreign born (2.2% Latin America, 1.4% Europe, 1.1% Asia).

This town:

4.7%
Texas:

17.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Throckmorton town:

2.0% ($666)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Abilene, TX (60.6 miles , pop. 115,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (111.3 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (141.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Elbert, TX (3.6 miles),
Woodson, TX (3.7 miles ),
Megargel, TX (4.9 miles ),
Newcastle, TX (5.0 miles ),
Olney, TX (5.2 miles ),
Goree, TX (5.3 miles ),
Seymour, TX (5.4 miles ),
Weinert, TX (5.5 miles)

Latitude: 33.18 N, Longitude: 99.18 W

Area code: 940

Distribution of median household income in Throckmorton, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Throckmorton, TX in 2022
Throckmorton satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Throckmorton, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.6%)
  • Health care (13.7%)
  • Public administration (10.1%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
  • Truck transportation (5.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (25.0%)
  • Public administration (9.8%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Truck transportation (8.0%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.1%)
  • Health care (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.4%)
  • Health care (25.4%)
  • Public administration (10.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (2.6%)
Most common occupations in Throckmorton, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (12.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (10.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.3%)
  • Cashiers (5.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.1%)

Average climate in Throckmorton, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Throckmorton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 59% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/26/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.3 miles away from the Throckmorton town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1980, a category F4 tornado 29.0 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Throckmorton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 485% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 92.6 miles away from Throckmorton center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 213.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 258.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 317.8 miles away from Throckmorton center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 230.4 miles away from Throckmorton center
On 9/11/2011 at 12:27:44, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Throckmorton County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Fires: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Throckmorton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Throckmorton:

  • THROCKMORTON COUNTY MEM HOSPITAL (1100 N MINTER AVE BOX 729)
  • THROCKMORTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (1100 NORTH MINTER AVENUE)
  • TLC HOME HEALTH (709 N MINTER AVENUE)
  • THROCKMORTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION (1000 N MINTER AVE)
  • THROCKMORTON NURSING CTR (1000 MINTER AVE)

Airports located in Throckmorton:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Throckmorton:

  • Cisco College (about 56 miles; Cisco, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,687)
  • Abilene Christian University (about 59 miles; Abilene, TX; FT enrollment: 4,025)
  • Midwestern State University (about 62 miles; Wichita Falls, TX; FT enrollment: 4,901)
  • Vernon College (about 69 miles; Vernon, TX; FT enrollment: 2,216)
  • Weatherford College (about 86 miles; Weatherford, TX; FT enrollment: 4,080)
  • Tarleton State University (about 88 miles; Stephenville, TX; FT enrollment: 8,882)
  • Western Oklahoma State College (about 104 miles; Altus, OK; FT enrollment: 2,054)

Public high school in Throckmorton:

See full list of schools located in Throckmorton

Library in Throckmorton:

  • DEPOT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $21,759; Location: 120 E CHESTNUT ST; 10,384 books; 412 audio materials; 89 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 6 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Throckmorton Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Throckmorton: First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Commerce Chamber Of (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 120 East Chestnut Street).

Birthplace of: Jerry Tubbs - Football player, Pete Stout - Football player.

Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.4%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.9%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
13 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

Banks with branches in Throckmorton (2011 data):

  • The First National Bank of Throckmorton: The First National Bank Of Throckmor at 210 North Minter, branch established on 1901/10/28. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $28.0 mil, Deposits: $25.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Throckmorton Bancshares, Inc.
  • First State Bank: Throckmorton Branch at 147 Minter Avenue, branch established on 1990/09/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $141.0 mil, Deposits: $119.3 mil, headquarters in Graham, TX, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Woodson Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Throckmorton:

Marital status in Throckmorton, TX
  • Never married: 32.4%
  • Now married: 45.7%
  • Separated: 3.6%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Throckmorton:

  • High school or higher: 83.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.8
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Throckmorton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Throckmorton, TX (based on Throckmorton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,2406
Mainline Protestant3874
Other1-
Catholic--
None13-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Throckmorton County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Here:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Throckmorton County:

18.00 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.9%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.5%
State:

26.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Throckmorton:

46.9%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Throckmorton:

42.1%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.9
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

26.6%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.9%
State:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Throckmorton:

6.8
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.4%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Here:

51.3%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Throckmorton:

74.4%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Throckmorton, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 5$13,198$31,6753$2,023
Water Supply 3$8,266$33,0641$443
Firefighters 0$0 22$2,400
Totals for Government 8$21,464$32,19626$4,866

Throckmorton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $337,000 ($433.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $156,000 ($200.51)
    Sewerage: $93,000 ($119.54)
    Central Staff Services: $91,000 ($116.97)
    Police Protection: $15,000 ($19.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($19.28)
    General - Other: $14,000 ($17.99)
    Financial Administration: $12,000 ($15.42)
    Regular Highways: $12,000 ($15.42)
    Air Transportation: $2,000 ($2.57)
    Libraries: $2,000 ($2.57)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $24,000 ($30.85)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $181,000 ($232.65)

Throckmorton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $135,000 ($173.52)
    Sewerage: $88,000 ($113.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($5.14)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $21,000 ($26.99)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $338,000 ($434.45)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($1.29)
  • Tax - Property: $180,000 ($231.36)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $97,000 ($124.68)
    Public Utilities Sales: $20,000 ($25.71)

Throckmorton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $594,000 ($763.50)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $521,000 ($669.67)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $73,000 ($93.83)

Throckmorton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $52,000 ($66.84)

Strongest AM radio stations in Throckmorton:

  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KEAN (1470 AM; 5 kW; ABILENE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Throckmorton:

  • KVRP-FM (97.1 FM; HASKELL, TX; Owner: ROLLING PLAINS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KWKQ (94.7 FM; GRAHAM, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • KLXK (93.5 FM; BRECKENRIDGE, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)

Throckmorton fatal accident list:

Sep 14, 2012 02:43 PM, Us-183, Lat: 33.337772, Lon: -99.201361, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 21, 2007 11:35 PM, Us-183, Lat: 33.196556, Lon: -99.177794, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 24, 2003 03:20 PM, Us-183, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 15, 1992 11:40 AM, 380, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 25, 1983 09:30 PM, 183, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 79ft / 24.1mTotal length
  • 10,917Total average daily traffic
  • 1,950Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,429Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Throckmorton, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 91920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11980-1989
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Throckmorton, TX

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Throckmorton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

56 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Throckmorton, TX)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Throckmorton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: NAVION NAVION A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E225 SERIES (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 91605, N91605, N-91605, Serial Number: NAV-4-146, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 01/21/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 09/09/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Neil Wade Overton, Po Box 474, Throckmorton, TX 76483

Most common first names in Throckmorton, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James373.4 years
Billy365.4 years
Edna389.0 years
Margaret374.7 years
Wanda355.7 years
William373.3 years
Joe267.0 years
Mabel290.0 years
Jane278.5 years
Emma285.0 years
Most common last names in Throckmorton, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Davis584.6 years
Alexander377.4 years
Martin379.6 years
Ellerd276.5 years
Brown282.5 years
Bachman276.5 years
Hooper265.5 years
Condron270.5 years
Everett281.5 years
Cantrell281.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Throckmorton, TX
  • 55.0%Utility gas
  • 39.7%Electricity
  • 5.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Throckmorton, TX
  • 78.5%Utility gas
  • 21.5%Electricity


Throckmorton compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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