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Frankston, Texas

Coordinates: 32°3′14″N 95°30′24″W / 32.05389°N 95.50667°W / 32.05389; -95.50667
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Frankston, Texas
Town
Location of Frankston, Texas
Location of Frankston, Texas
Coordinates: 32°3′14″N 95°30′24″W / 32.05389°N 95.50667°W / 32.05389; -95.50667
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyAnderson
Area
 • Total2.5 sq mi (6.4 km2)
 • Land2.5 sq mi (6.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
420 ft (128 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,229
 • Density495/sq mi (191.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75763
Area code(s)430, 903
FIPS code48-27300[1]
GNIS feature ID1373769[2]
Websitewww.frankstontexas.com

Frankston is a town in Anderson County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,229 at the 2010 census.[3] Frankston was named for Frankie Miller, a young woman who donated land for the downtown city park.[4]

Geography

Frankston is located in northeastern Anderson County at 32°3′14″N 95°30′24″W / 32.05389°N 95.50667°W / 32.05389; -95.50667 (32.053827, -95.506528),[5] at the intersection of U.S. Highway 175 and State Highway 155.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km2), all of it land.[3]

An alternate theory for the name of the town was that Frankston was named after Frank Miller who owned the land when the railway was built.[citation needed] The Miller house still stands as a historical landmark in the southeast part of town, down ACR 19. The state bought the land from him and named the city in his honor. The original Main Street still holds the name Miller Street. The junction of highways 155 and 175 is now the central point of the town.

Transportation

  • U.S. Highway 175
  • State Highway 155
  • Farm to Market Road 19

A railroad line operated by the Southern Pacific Railroad (originally built and operated by the Texas & New Orleans Railroad) served Frankston from 1902 until its abandonment in the mid-1980s. The only remaining vestige of the rail line in the city is a building used by the railroad company as a depot; it now serves as Frankston's public library.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920818—
19301,10935.6%
19401,2169.6%
19501,050−13.7%
1960953−9.2%
19701,05610.8%
19801,25518.8%
19901,127−10.2%
20001,2097.3%
20101,2291.7%
2016 (est.)1,203[6]−2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,209 people, 472 households, and 320 families residing in the town. The population density was 488.6 people per square mile (189.0/km²). There were 525 housing units at an average density of 212.2 per square mile (82.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 86.68% White, 10.92% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.91% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.81% of the population.

There were 472 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $37,130. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,609. About 12.8% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 25.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Frankston is served by the Frankston Independent School District.

Notable people

Post Office

The Frankston Post Office is located at 400 East Main Street, Frankston, Texas 75763-9997.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Frankston has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Frankston town, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
  4. ^ "Welcome". City of Frankston. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Frankston, Texas
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