Oglesby, Texas

Oglesby, Texas
Location of Oglesby, Texas
Coordinates: 31°25′07″N 97°30′41″W / 31.41861°N 97.51139°W / 31.41861; -97.51139
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCoryell
Area
 • Total
0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2)
 • Land0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
441
 • Estimate 
(2022)[3]
433
 • Density910.3/sq mi (351.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76561
Area code254
FIPS code48-53520[4]
GNIS feature ID2411306[2]

Oglesby is a city in Coryell County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Oglesby had a population of 441.[5] It is part of the KilleenTempleFort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Oglesby is located in eastern Coryell County 7 miles (11 km) west of McGregor and 15 miles (24 km) east of Gatesville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.3 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1960414
19704406.3%
19804706.8%
1990452−3.8%
20004581.3%
20104845.7%
2020441−8.9%
2022 (est.)433[3]−1.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Oglesby had a population of 441. The median age was 41.3 years. 22.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 23.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 90.1 males age 18 and over.[8][9]

There were 175 households in Oglesby, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 44.0% were married-couple households, 20.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]

There were 203 housing units, of which 13.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%.[8]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[10]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[9]
Race Number Percent
White 352 79.8%
Black or African American 5 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 0.5%
Asian 2 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 43 9.8%
Two or more races 37 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 105 23.8%

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 458 people, 174 households, and 120 families residing in the city.[4] The population density was 930.1 inhabitants per square mile (359.1/km2). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 394.0 per square mile (152.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.70% White, 1.53% Native American, 6.55% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.35% of the population.

There were 174 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,429, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $18,056 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,433. About 9.8% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 20.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The city is served by the Oglesby Independent School District and is home to the Oglesby School Tigers.

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: Oglesby, Texas
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  6. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Oglesby city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 6, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  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 19, 2026.
  9. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  10. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2026.