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Jewett, Texas - Wikipedia

Coordinates: 31°21′43″N 96°08′37″W / 31.36194°N 96.14361°W

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Jewett, Texas
City
Location of Jewett, Texas

Coordinates: 31°21′43″N 96°08′37″W / 31.36194°N 96.14361°W / 31.36194; -96.14361
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Leon
Area ^[1]
• Total	2.06 sq mi (5.33 km²)
• Land	2.05 sq mi (5.31 km²)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation ^[2]	495 ft (151 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	793
• Density	380/sq mi (150/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	75846
Area code(s)	903, 430
FIPS code	48-37648^[3]
GNIS feature ID	2410142^[2]
Website	cityofjewett.com

Jewett is a city in Leon County, Texas, United States. The population was 793 at the 2020 census. It was laid out in 1871 by the International Railroad Company.^[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²), of which 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (0.97%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	227	—
1890	363	59.9%
1910	586	—
1920	460	−21.5%
1930	516	12.2%
1940	515	−0.2%
1950	598	16.1%
1960	445	−25.6%
1970	447	0.4%
1980	597	33.6%
1990	668	11.9%
2000	861	28.9%
2010	1,167	35.5%
2020	793	−32.0%
U.S. Decennial Census^[5] 2020 Census^[6]

At the 2000 census there were 861 people in 333 households, including 223 families, in the city. The population density was 418.4 inhabitants per square mile (161.5/km²). There were 399 housing units at an average density of 193.9 per square mile (74.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.15% White, 7.67% African American, 14.87% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.58%.^[3]

Of the 333 households, 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 30.0% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.22.

The age distribution was 31.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median household income was $26,250 and the median family income was $33,500. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $20,347 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,469. About 21.4% of families and 26.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 21.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Jewett is served by the Leon Independent School District.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Jewett has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.^[7]

Notable people

Alger "Texas" Alexander, blues singer; born in Jewett^[8]
Romus Burgin, U.S. Marine and author; born in Jewett^[9]
Fritz Von Erich, professional wrestler; born in Jewett^[10]

Gallery

The State Bank of Jewett is located on U.S. Route 79.
Farmers State Bank in Jewett
Jewett City Hall
The First Baptist Church in Jewett dates to 1876.
Comfort Suites, Jewett

References

^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
^ ^a ^b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jewett, Texas
^ ^a ^b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
^ A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company. 1893. p. 465. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
^ "Census Bureau profile: Jewett, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
^ "Jewett, Texas Koppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.com. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
^ Head, James (November 20, 2006). "Alexander, Alger [Texas]". Texas State Historical Association.
^ Zimmerman, Alec (May 5, 2021). Falconer, Rachel (ed.). "Veteran Of The Day Marine Corps Veteran Romus 'RV' Burgin". VA News. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
^ Sharpe, Lynn. "Fritz Von Erich's Wrestling Career & Life Before The Iron Claw Explained". Screen Rant.

External links

Official website

v t e Municipalities and communities of Leon County, Texas, United States
County seat: Centerville
Cities	Buffalo Centerville Jewett Leona Marquez	Leon County map
Towns	Normangee‡ Oakwood‡
CDP	Hilltop Lakes
Other communities	Concord Corinth Flo Flynn Hopewell Wealthy
Ghost town	Egypt
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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