Novice, Texas

Coordinates: 31°59′13″N 99°37′31″W / 31.98694°N 99.62528°W / 31.98694; -99.62528
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Novice, Texas
City
Location of Novice, Texas
Location of Novice, Texas
Coordinates: 31°59′13″N 99°37′31″W / 31.98694°N 99.62528°W / 31.98694; -99.62528
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyColeman
Area
[1]
 • Total0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
 • Land0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,982 ft (604 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total139
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
128
 • Density266.11/sq mi (102.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79538
Area code325
FIPS code48-52668[4]
GNIS feature ID2411284[2]

Novice is a city in Coleman County, Texas, United States. Its population was 139 at the 2010 census.[5]

Geography[edit]

Novice is located in northwestern Coleman County. U.S. Route 84 passes 2 miles (3 km) to the northeast of town, leading 17 miles (27 km) southeast to Coleman, the county seat, and 35 miles (56 km) north to Abilene.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Novice has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.2 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1950252—
1960227−9.9%
1970191−15.9%
19802015.2%
1990183−9.0%
2000142−22.4%
2010139−2.1%
2019 (est.)128[3]−7.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020 census[edit]

Novice racial composition[7]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 109 89.34%
Asian (NH) 3 2.46%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 4 3.28%
Hispanic or Latino 6 4.92%
Total 122

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 122 people, 30 households, and 12 families residing in the city.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2000, 142 people, 57 households, and 40 families were residing in the city. The population density was 314.2 people/sq mi (121.8/km2). The 65 housing units averaged 143.8/sq mi (55.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.7% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5.63% of the population.

Of the 57 households, 28.1% had children under 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were not families. About 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49, and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the age distribution was 27.5% under 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,833, and for a family was $32,000. Males had a median income of $22,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,766. About 14.3% of families and 19.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 26.5% of those under 18 and 11.1% of those over 64.

Education[edit]

The city was served by the Novice Independent School District until June 2012. In the summer of 2012, Novice ISD board members voted to consolidate with a neighboring school district, but the exact plans had yet to be decided.[9] The district formally consolidated with Coleman ISD on March 1, 2013.[10]

Notable person[edit]

References[edit]

  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: Novice, 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. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Novice city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "Explore Census Data". Data.census.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  8. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". Census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  9. ^ "Abilene Reporter-News". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  10. ^ Fowler, Ethan (February 25, 2013). "On eve of consolidation, Novice ISD board meets for final time". Abilene Reporter. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
  11. ^ "Randy McAllister Liner Notes". Bluesdfw.com. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  12. ^ "Bio : Randy McAllister". Randymcallister.com. Retrieved May 28, 2018.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Note: the US 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]
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