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Krum, Texas

Coordinates: 33°15′26″N 97°13′50″W / 33.25722°N 97.23056°W / 33.25722; -97.23056
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Krum, Texas
City
Motto: 
Building a bright future on a proud past
Location of Krum in Denton County, Texas
Location of Krum in Denton County, Texas
Coordinates: 33°15′26″N 97°13′50″W / 33.25722°N 97.23056°W / 33.25722; -97.23056
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyDenton
Area
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 • Total2.58 sq mi (6.68 km2)
 • Land2.58 sq mi (6.67 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
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722 ft (220 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,483
 • Density1,947.98/sq mi (752.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76249
Area code940
FIPS code48-39928[3]
GNIS feature ID2411562[2]
Websitewww.ci.krum.tx.us

Krum is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,157 at the 2010 census,[4] more than doubling its 2000 census population of 1,984. By 2020, its population was 5,483.[5]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960317—
197045443.2%
1980917102.0%
19901,54268.2%
20001,97928.3%
20104,157110.1%
20205,48331.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
Krum racial composition as of 2020[5]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 3,956 72.15%
Black or African American (NH) 138 2.52%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 37 0.67%
Asian (NH) 46 0.84%
Pacific Islander (NH) 4 0.07%
Some Other Race (NH) 23 0.42%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 273 4.98%
Hispanic or Latino 1,006 18.35%
Total 5,483

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,483 people, 1,739 households, and 1,216 families residing in the city.[5]

Education

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Krum is served by the Krum Independent School District.

Notable people

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  • The Quebe Sisters violin and vocal stars: Grace, Hulda and Sophia Quebe grew up in Krum.

Notes

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  1. ^ Note: the U.S. 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.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Krum, Texas
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Krum city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  5. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  6. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Krum city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  9. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.

Bibliography

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  • Della Isbell Davis, Krum, Texas the Story of a Small Town (originally published in 1976).
  • Kathleen E. and Clifton R. St. Clair, eds., Little Towns of Texas (Jacksonville, Texas: Jayroe Graphic Arts, 1982).
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