City in Texas, United States
| Maypearl, Texas | |
|---|---|
| City | |
.jpg) A former bank in Maypearl | |
| Motto: "A pearl in the heart of North Texas" | |
 Location of Maypearl, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 32°19′05″N 96°59′42″W / 32.31806°N 96.99500°W / 32.31806; -96.99500 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| Incorporated (city) | 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 939 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (440/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76064 |
| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-47268 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411053 |
| Website | ci |
Maypearl is a city in Ellis County, Texas, United States. Its population was 939 in 2020.
Geography
Maypearl is located in western Ellis County and is 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Waxahachie, the county seat, 13 miles (21 km) south of Midlothian, and 39 miles (63 km) southwest of downtown Dallas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Maypearl has a total area of 0.81 square miles (2.1 km), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km), or 2.16%, is covered by water.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Maypearl has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 417 | — | |
| 1930 | 410 | −1.7% | |
| 1940 | 377 | −8.0% | |
| 1950 | 373 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 359 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 462 | 28.7% | |
| 1980 | 626 | 35.5% | |
| 1990 | 781 | 24.8% | |
| 2000 | 746 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 934 | 25.2% | |
| 2020 | 939 | 0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 616 | 65.6% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 51 | 5.43% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 13 | 1.38% |
| Asian (NH) | 13 | 1.38% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 43 | 4.58% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 202 | 21.51% |
| Total | 939 |
As of the 2020 United States census, 939 people, 351 households, and 248 families resided in the city.
Education
The community is served by the Maypearl Independent School District and is home to the Maypearl High School Panthers. The district received a recognized status by the Texas Education Agency for the 2009–2010 academic year
Notes
- Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
References
- "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maypearl, Texas
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Maypearl city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
- Climate Summary for Maypearl, Texas
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- https://www.census.gov/
- "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
External links
| Municipalities and communities of Ellis County, Texas, United States | ||
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| County seat: Waxahachie | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |