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Novice, Texas

Coordinates: 31°59′19″N 99°37′31″W / 31.98861°N 99.62528°W / 31.98861; -99.62528
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Novice, Texas
City
Location of Novice, Texas
Location of Novice, Texas
Coordinates: 31°59′19″N 99°37′31″W / 31.98861°N 99.62528°W / 31.98861; -99.62528
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyColeman
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
 • Land0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,988 ft (606 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
139
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
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[3]
GNIS feature ID1375223[4]

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

Geography

Novice is located in northwestern Coleman County at 31°59′19″N 99°37′31″W / 31.98861°N 99.62528°W / 31.98861; -99.62528 (31.988664, -99.625334).[6] 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 of it land.[5]

Demographics

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[2]−7.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 142 people, 57 households, and 40 families residing in the city. The population density was 314.2 people per square mile (121.8/km2). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 143.8/sq mi (55.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.59% White, 0.70% Native American, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.63% of the population.

There were 57 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 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 non-families. 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 population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 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 years of age 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 the median income 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. There were 14.3% of families and 19.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 26.5% of under eighteens and 11.1% of those over 64.

Education

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.[8] The district formally consolidated with Coleman ISD on March 1, 2013.[9]

Notable people

Although born in Dallas, Texas, the American blues and Americana drummer, harmonica player, singer and songwriter, Randy McAllister, was raised in Novice.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  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. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Abilene Reporter-News". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  9. ^ Fowler, Ethan (2013-02-25). "On eve of consolidation, Novice ISD board meets for final time". Abilene Reporter. Archived from the original on 2014-01-04. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  10. ^ "Randy McAllister Liner Notes". Bluesdfw.com. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  11. ^ "Bio : Randy McAllister". Randymcallister.com. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
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