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Glen Rose, Texas

Glen Rose is a city located in Somervell County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,122. It is the county seat of Somervell County6.

Geography Glen Rose is located at 32°14'12" North, 97°45'14" West (32.236637, -97.753823)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.1 km² (2.7 mi²). 7.1 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 2,122 people, 801 households, and 543 families residing in the city. The population density is 300.1/km² (777.6/mi²). There are 903 housing units at an average density of 127.7/km² (330.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.09% White, 0.28% African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 5.51% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 15.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 801 households out of which 36.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% are married couples living together, 14.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% are non-families. 29.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.13.

In the city the population is spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $29,837, and the median income for a family is $37,545. Males have a median income of $30,238 versus $19,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,940. 14.7% of the population and 12.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 17.2% are under the age of 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older.



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