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City in Texas, United States
Krum, Texas
City
Motto: Building a bright future on a proud past
Location of Krum in Denton County, TexasLocation of Krum in Denton County, Texas
Coordinates: 33°15′26″N 97°13′50″W / 33.25722°N 97.23056°W / 33.25722; -97.23056
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyDenton
Area
 • Total2.58 sq mi (6.68 km)
 • Land2.58 sq mi (6.67 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km)
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Population
 • Total5,483
 • Density1,947.98/sq mi (752.19/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code76249
Area code940
FIPS code48-39928
GNIS feature ID2411562
Websitewww.ci.krum.tx.us

Krum is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,157 at the 2010 census, more than doubling its 2000 census population of 1,984. By 2020, its population was 5,483.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960317—
197045443.2%
1980917102.0%
19901,54268.2%
20001,97928.3%
20104,157110.1%
20205,48331.9%
2023 (est.)6,54819.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Krum racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 3,956 72.15%
Black or African American (NH) 138 2.52%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 37 0.67%
Asian (NH) 46 0.84%
Pacific Islander (NH) 4 0.07%
Some Other Race (NH) 23 0.42%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 273 4.98%
Hispanic or Latino 1,006 18.35%
Total 5,483

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,483 people, 1,739 households, and 1,216 families residing in the city.

Education

Krum is served by the Krum Independent School District.

Notable people

  • The Quebe Sisters violin and vocal stars: Grace, Hulda and Sophia Quebe grew up in Krum.

Notes

  1. Note: the U.S. Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Krum, Texas
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Krum city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  5. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  6. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Krum city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  9. https://www.census.gov/
  10. "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.

Bibliography

  • Della Isbell Davis, Krum, Texas the Story of a Small Town (originally published in 1976).
  • Kathleen E. and Clifton R. St. Clair, eds., Little Towns of Texas (Jacksonville, Texas: Jayroe Graphic Arts, 1982).

External links

Municipalities and communities of Denton County, Texas, United States
County seat: Denton
Cities
Denton County map
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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