Corrigan, Texas
Corrigan | ||
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FIPS code 48-17036[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1355032[3] |
Corrigan is a town in north central
Background
Corrigan largely emerged when the
In 2000, there were 114 businesses in Corrigan.[4] An analysis by the Houston Chronicle of Texas traffic stop data found the Corrigan Police Department to be among the most aggressive at enforcing traffic laws in the state, with the town's 12 police officers issuing over 8,100 citations in 2020.[5][6][7]
Geography
Corrigan is located at 30°59′54″N 94°49′36″W / 30.99833°N 94.82667°W (30.998281, –94.826690).[8]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km2), all land.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1890 | 298 | — | |
1940 | 1,402 | — | |
1950 | 1,417 | 1.1% | |
1960 | 986 | −30.4% | |
1970 | 1,304 | 32.3% | |
1980 | 1,770 | 35.7% | |
1990 | 1,764 | −0.3% | |
2000 | 1,721 | −2.4% | |
2010 | 1,595 | −7.3% | |
2020 | 1,477 | −7.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] |
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (NH)
|
459 | 31.08% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
578 | 39.13% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
3 | 0.2% |
Asian (NH) | 12 | 0.81% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 50 | 3.39% |
Hispanic or Latino | 375 | 25.39% |
Total | 1,477 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,477 people, 677 households, and 444 families residing in the town.
As of the census[2] of 2000, 1,721 people, 630 households, and 437 families were residing in the town. The estimated population in 2018 was 1,604.[12] The population density was 934.9 people/sq mi (361.1/km2). The 734 housing units averaged 398.7/sq mi (154.0/km2). The
Households
Of the 630 households, 37.6% had children under 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 24.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were not families. About 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.63, and the average family size was 3.23.
In the town, the age distribution was 31.3% under 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.7 males.
Income
The median income for a household in the town was $18,980, and for a family was $24,830. Males had a median income of $30,144 versus $19,881 for females. The
Education
The Town of Corrigan is served by the Corrigan-Camden Independent School District,[13] which operates Corrigan-Camden High School.
The Texas Legislature designated Polk County as being in the boundary of Angelina College's district.[14]
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Watertower in Corrigan
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Polk County Subcourthouse in Corrigan, Texas
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Corrigan has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[15]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "TSHA | Corrigan, TX (Polk County)". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ Barned-Smith, St John; Dexheimer, Eric (August 18, 2021). "Speeding in Texas? Here's where police pulled over the most people". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ "Corrigan ranks high on places for speed traps in Texas". easttexasnews.com. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ Dexheimer, Eric; Barned-Smith, St John (November 22, 2021). "Dangling air fresheners and 'faulty' plates: These Texas police make the most minor traffic stops". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Search Results". The United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
- ^ Texas Education Code Sec. 130.165. ANGELINA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA..
- ^ Climate Summary for Corrigan, Texas