Hearne, Texas

Hearne, Texas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Hearne, Texas
settlement_type = City
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Texas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Robertson

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area_total_km2 = 10.6
area_land_km2 = 10.6
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area_total_sq_mi = 4.1
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 4690
population_density_km2 = 441.8
population_density_sq_mi = 1144.2

timezone = Central (CST)
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elevation_ft = 295
latd = 30 |latm = 52 |lats = 41 |latNS = N
longd = 96 |longm = 35 |longs = 44 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 77859
area_code = 979
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Hearne is a city in Robertson County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,690 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area.

Hearne was subject to heavy flooding on May 13, 2004 when convert|17|in|mm of rain fell in an hour.

General aviation service is provided by Hearne Municipal Airport.

Geography

Hearne is located at coor dms|30|52|41|N|96|35|44|W|city (30.877989, -96.595665)GR|1. It is located nearly exactly in the center of the "Texas Triangle" cities of Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.6 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 4,690 people, 1,710 households, and 1,190 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,144.2 people per square mile (441.7/km²). There were 1,944 housing units at an average density of 474.3/sq mi (183.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 38.12% White, 44.41% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 14.48% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.10% of the population.

There were 1,710 households out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 25.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the city the population was spread out with 32.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,556, and the median income for a family was $25,538. Males had a median income of $24,013 versus $19,306 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,716. About 29.2% of families and 31.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.2% of those under age 18 and 25.8% of those age 65 or over.

Churches

* Old Elam Missionary Baptist Church
* First Baptist Hearne
* Grace United Methodist Church
* Christian Faith Center
* Independent Missionary Baptist Church
* New Elam Missionary Baptist Church
* Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church
* Trinity Missionary Baptist Church
* Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
* St. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church
* Progressive Baptist Church
* St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church
* St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
* First Church of God In Christ
* Crossroads Community Church
* Bethel A.M.E. Church
* Hearne Church of Christ
* First Assembly of God Church
* St. Mary's Catholic Church
* St. Phillip's Episcopal Church
* Lord in His Holy Church
* Victory Church of the Brazos Valley

Education

The City of Hearne is served by the Hearne Independent School District.

Famous people

* Lance Hoyt, professional wrestler working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
* John Randle, former NFL defensive tackle
* Charles Williams, current Rapper by the name of Chalie Boy of Dirty 3rd records

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofhearne.com City of Hearne]
* [http://www.hearnetexas.info Hearne Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/plea/four/stewart.html Frontline's documentary The Plea]


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