Sanger, Texas
Sanger is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. Its population was 6,916 at the 2010 census,[4] and 8,839 at the 2020 census.
Sanger, Texas | |
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Location of Sanger in Denton County, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 33°21′47″N 97°10′34″W / 33.36306°N 97.17611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| • Mayor | Thomas Muir |
| • City Manager | Alina Ciocan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.81 sq mi (30.59 km2) |
| • Land | 11.76 sq mi (30.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 8,839 |
| • Density | 742.58/sq mi (286.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76266 |
| Area code | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-65408[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411812[2] |
| Website | www |
Geography edit
Sanger is located at 33°21′47″N 97°10′34″W / 33.36306°N 97.17611°W (33.363068, –97.176212).[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.9 square miles (28.3 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.45%, is covered by water.[6]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Sanger has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[7]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1,204 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,119 | −7.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,000 | −10.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,170 | 17.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,190 | 1.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,603 | 34.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,574 | 60.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,508 | 36.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,534 | 29.2% | |
| 2010 | 6,916 | 52.5% | |
| 2020 | 8,839 | 27.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 6,029 | 68.21% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 321 | 3.63% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 49 | 0.55% |
| Asian (NH) | 80 | 0.91% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.05% |
| Some other race (NH) | 54 | 0.61% |
| Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 453 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,849 | 20.92% |
| Total | 8,839 |
The population in 1980 was 2,574, an increase of 60.6% since 1970. In 1990, the population was 3,508, and the city's population in 2010 was 6,916. During the publication of the 2020 United States census, 8,839 people, 2,842 households, and 2,055 families resided in the city.
Economy edit
In 2022, the community did not have its own grocery store. It previously did, but after it closed, Sanger Independent School District created a charity grocery store for its own students.[12]
Education edit
Public education in Sanger is run under the Sanger Independent School District, an independent government. The superintendent of the Sanger public schools is Dr. Sandra McCoy-Jackson. Eight different schools are in Sanger, Texas: Sanger High School, Linda Tutt High School, Sanger Middle School, Sanger 6th Grade Campus, Clear Creek Intermediate School, Butterfield Elementary School, Chisholm Trail Elementary, and Tenderfoot Child Development Center. The new facilities in the Sanger Independent School district are one of the high schools and the new elementary school. The City of Sanger considers the school district a partner of the cities and they work very closely with one another. Sanger ISD has recently introduced a district wide initiative to integrate instructional technology with effective teaching practices. They currently have a 1:1 student technology lending program for grades 8–12 and have increased available technology in all grades across the district.
In 2022, about 20% of the residents in the town had a bachelor's degree.[12]
Politics edit
In 2022, the majority of residents supported the Republican Party.[12]
Notable people edit
- Dane Evans, American professional Canadian football quarterback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) – studied at Sanger High School (Originally from Chickasha, Oklahoma)
- James F. Hollingsworth, United States Army lieutenant general – born in Sanger, Texas
- Ty O'Neal, American actor – currently lives in Sanger, Texas (Originally from Abilene, Texas)
- Jay Ramsey, American singer, songwriter, musician, and performer – grew up in Sanger, Texas and attended Sanger High School
- Lynn Stucky, American veterinarian and Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives
- Larry Tidwell, American college basketball coach – born in Sanger, Texas
- Marijohn Wilkin, American songwriter, famous in country music for writing a number of hits – born in Kemp, Texas and raised in Sanger, Texas
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sanger, Texas
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Sanger city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Sanger city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Sanger, Texas
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/[not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c Stuckey, Alex; Lamm, Stephanie (April 11, 2022). "This Texas school district takes in kids facing the biggest mental health challenges — and saves lives". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved August 1, 2022. - See article at PressReader
External links edit
- City of Sanger official website
- Sanger, Texas at City-data.com