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Wolfforth, Texas

Wolfforth is a city located in Lubbock County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,554.

Geography Wolfforth is located at 33°30'14" North, 102°0'43" West (33.503968, -102.011973)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 2,554 people, 900 households, and 723 families residing in the city. The population density is 657.4/km² (1,700.6/mi²). There are 972 housing units at an average density of 250.2/km² (647.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 85.47% White, 1.29% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 12.06% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 22.71% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 900 households out of which 43.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% are married couples living together, 15.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% are non-families. 16.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.79 and the average family size is 3.12.

In the city the population is spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $37,465, and the median income for a family is $40,694. Males have a median income of $30,461 versus $20,990 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,567. 15.1% of the population and 12.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 16.7% are under the age of 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older.



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