Ozona, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Crockett |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| - Land | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 3,436 |
| - Density | 734.6/sq mi (283.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 76943 |
| Area code(s) | 915 |
| FIPS code | 48-54552[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1364666[2] |
Ozona is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Crockett County, Texas, United States.[3] The population was 3,436 at the 2000 census. It is the only community in Crockett County, which is named for Colonel Davy Crockett, a hero of the Alamo.[4]
Ozona is called the "Biggest Little Town in the World". It is located on Interstate 10 some eighty-two miles southwest of San Angelo. Crockett County is one of the nation's leading producers of wool and mohair. It is situated in the Edwards Plateau region in the western edge of the Texas Hill Country. Hunters come to Ozone in search of white-tailed deer, javelina, and game birds.[4]
The county was organized in 1891 under a giant oak tree, which still stands and shades the historical marker describing the event. The Davy Crockett Monument is a large statue in the City Park on the town square.[4]
Ozona also has a "Heritage Appreciation Monument" which honors pioneer families who came to settle the land. There is a three-story Crockett County Museum at 404 11th Street, which features a blacksmith shop, ranching artifacts, and a wool/mohair room. A scenic drive from Ozona to Lancaster Hill, west on Texas State Highway 290, provides a panoramic view of the Pecos River Valley.[4]
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[edit] Geography
Ozona is located at (30.708972, -101.204069)[5].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.1 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,436 people, 1,255 households, and 919 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 734.6 people per square mile (283.5/km²). There were 1,514 housing units at an average density of 323.7/sq mi (124.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.62% White, 0.81% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 20.93% from other races, and 2.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 60.13% of the population.
There were 1,255 households out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $28,565, and the median income for a family was $33,017. Males had a median income of $30,988 versus $14,024 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,152. About 16.8% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.0% of those under age 18 and 20.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
Ozona is served by the Crockett County Consolidated Common School District.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b c d Texas Transportation Commission, Texas State Travel Guide, 2007, p. 98
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
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