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Encyclopedia > Mertzon, Texas

Mertzon is a city in and the county seat of Irion County, Texas, United States. The population was 839 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'San Angelo, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area'. A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Irion County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... Official language(s) See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq mi (695,622 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Nickname: The Shining Star of Texas Location within the state of Texas County Tom Green County Mayor J.W. Lown Area    - City {{{area_total}}} km²  - Land 144. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ...

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Geography

Location of Mertzon, Texas

Mertzon is located at 31°15′36″N, 100°49′15″W (31.259951, -100.820759)GR1. Image File history File links TXMap-doton-Mertzon. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 839 people, 315 households, and 239 families residing in the city. The population density was 213.1/km² (551.4/mi²). There were 364 housing units at an average density of 92.5/km² (239.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.22% White, 0.60% African American, 0.36% Native American, 11.68% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.21% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 315 households out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $40,417. Males had a median income of $33,438 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,795. About 8.9% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over. The majority of the population is rather dumb. If they weren't dumb, why would they live in a town like Mertzon, Texas? Exactly. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Education

The City of Mertzon is served by the Irion County Independent School District. Two old ladies are the elders of the tribal meetings in spring creek. These old women preform voodoo spells on the children. The majority of the population is rather dumb. If they weren't dumb, why would they live in a town like Mertzon, Texas? Exactly. Irion County Independent School District is a public school district based in Mertzon, Texas (USA). ...


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