Blue Mound, Texas

Blue Mound is a city located in Tarrant County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,388.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.4 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,388 people, 779 households, and 614 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,707.4/km² (4,445.8/mi²). There are 790 housing units at an average density of 564.9 persons/km² (1,470.8 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 76.72% White, 1.34% African American, 0.88% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.38% Pacific Islander, 17.09% from other races, and 3.18% from two or more races. 30.36% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 779 households out of which 40.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 21.1% are non-families. 17.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.07 and the average family size is 3.44.

In the city the population is spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $45,250, and the median income for a family is $47,011. Males have a median income of $31,898 versus $22,989 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,553. 7.2% of the population and 5.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.8% are under the age of 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older.