Daingerfield, Texas

Daingerfield, Texas
Part of the historic downtown
Location in Morris County and the state of Texas.
Coordinates: 33°01′50″N 94°43′30″W / 33.03056°N 94.72500°W / 33.03056; -94.72500
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMorris
Area
 • Total
2.46 sq mi (6.37 km2)
 • Land2.46 sq mi (6.36 km2)
 • Water0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,522
 • Density1,030/sq mi (397/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75638
Area codes903, 430
FIPS code48-18464[3]
GNIS feature ID2410284[2]
Websitewww.cityofdaingerfield.com

Daingerfield is a city[4] in and the county seat of Morris County,[5] Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Daingerfield had a population of 2,522.[6]

The bluegrass instrumental tune Old Dangerfield by Bill Monroe was named after the town of Daingerfield.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1870272
188039545.2%
189055340.0%
1920843
1930818−3.0%
19401,03226.2%
19501,66861.6%
19603,13387.8%
19702,630−16.1%
19803,03015.2%
19902,572−15.1%
20002,517−2.1%
20102,5601.7%
20202,522−1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Daingerfield had a population of 2,522. The median age was 36.6 years, with 27.6% of residents under the age of 18 and 16.9% of residents 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 86.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 83.0 males.[8]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[9]

There were 949 households in Daingerfield, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 37.2% were married-couple households, 17.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 40.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]

There were 1,081 housing units, of which 12.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 12.4%.[8]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10]
Race Number Percent
White 1,347 53.4%
Black or African American 798 31.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 20 0.8%
Asian 6 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.0%
Some other race 115 4.6%
Two or more races 235 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 374 14.8%

Education

Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District is a school district based in Daingerfield. Located in Morris County, a small portion of the district extends into Titus County. The district has four schools in Daingerfield, including Daingerfield High School.

The school district was rated "Academically Acceptable" in 2009 by the Texas Education Agency.[11]

See also

References

  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: Daingerfield, Texas
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ US Census change list Archived August 6, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  9. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  10. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  11. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015.