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'''Ector''' is a city in [[Fannin County, Texas|Fannin County]], [[Texas]], [[United States]]. The population was 695 at the 2010 census,<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4822516| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ector city, Texas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=August 23, 2016}}</ref> up from 600 at the 2000 census.
'''Ector''' is a city in [[Fannin County, Texas]], United States. The population was 737 at the 2020 census, up from 695 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4822516| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ector city, Texas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=August 23, 2016}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
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Ector is located in western Fannin County at {{coord|33.577470|-96.272284|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}} (33.577470, -96.272284).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> [[Texas State Highway 56]] runs through the center of town, leading east {{convert|6|mi|0}} to [[Bonham, Texas|Bonham]], the [[county seat]], and west {{convert|5.5|mi}} to [[Savoy, Texas|Savoy]].


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Ector is located in western Fannin County. [[Texas State Highway 56]] runs through the center of town, leading east {{convert|6|mi|0}} to [[Bonham, Texas|Bonham]], the [[county seat]], and west {{convert|5.5|mi}} to [[Savoy, Texas|Savoy]].
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.04|km2|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.04|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1910= 404
| 1910 = 404
|1920= 454
| 1920 = 454
|1930= 397
| 1930 = 397
|1940= 457
| 1940 = 457
|1950= 430
| 1950 = 430
|1960= 519
| 1960 = 519
|1970= 549
| 1970 = 549
|1980= 573
| 1980 = 573
|1990= 494
| 1990 = 494
|2000= 600
| 2000 = 600
|2010= 695
| 2010 = 695
| 2020 = 737
|estyear=2015
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| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census">{{cite web |date=May 2023 |title=Census Bureau profile: Ector, Texas |url=https://data.census.gov/all?q=Ector%20city,%20Texas |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=May 27, 2024}}</ref>
|estimate=693
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref>
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|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 600 people, 238 households, and 163 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 507.4 people per square mile (196.3/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 263 housing units at an average density of 222.4/sq&nbsp;mi (86.1/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 95.33% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.17% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.50% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.33% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.67% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.50% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, 600 people, 238 households, and 163 families were residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|507.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The 263 housing units averaged 222.4/sq&nbsp;mi (86.1/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 95.33% White, 1.17% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 2.67% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.50% of the population.


There were 238 households out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.13.
Of the 238 households, 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were not families. About 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52, and the average family size was 3.13.


In the city the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.
In the city, the population was distributed as 30.3% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $46,500. Males had a median income of $30,781 versus $24,063 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,083. About 2.9% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,125, and for a family was $46,500. Males had a median income of $30,781 versus $24,063 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,083. About 2.9% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.


==Education==
==Education==
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== History ==
== History ==
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The community started in the late 19th century when farmers settled near Caney Creek. It is named for one of the pioneer settlers of the area, Ector Owens. It was originally named Victor's Station, but was changed when residents were informed by postal authorities that a town of that name already existed. Postal service began in 1886, and it was connected to the [[Texas and Pacific Railway]] in 1892, making Ector a shipping point for area farmers. In 1904, the town had 218 residents, and infrastructure included a church, a school, and a bank. The population reached 451 in 1926, at which time there were 25 business, and the population reached 457 in 1947. The population was reported as 650 in 1988. However, the number of businesses declined over this period, from 12 in 1936 to three in 1988. By that time, most of the residents were commuting to jobs in [[Sherman, Texas|Sherman]], {{convert|20|mi}} to the west, and [[Denison, Texas|Denison]], {{convert|22|mi}} to the northwest.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Handbook of Texas Online: ECTOR, TX |url= https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hle04 |website= tshaonline.org |publisher=Texas State Historical Association |publication-date= June 12, 2010 |access-date= October 29, 2019 |first= David |last= Minor }}</ref>
Ector is located at the intersection of Farm Road 898 and Texas Highway 56, {{convert|6|mi|0}} west of Bonham in west-central Fannin County. The community started in the late nineteenth century when farmers settled near Caney Creek. Residents named it "Victor's Station" but, when informed by postal authorities that a town of that name already existed, decided to honor one of the pioneer settlers of the area, Ector Owens.


A $320 million resort and bunker facility called Trident Lakes was under development near Ector in 2017. James O’Connor was CEO with former [[Navy SEAL]] Rob Kaneiss as chief security officer. By 2018, the owner of Trident Lakes Property Holdings, John Eckerd, was under investigation for money laundering with investors calling the project a scam.<ref name="tl12">{{cite news|url=https://www.kxii.com/content/news/Dallas-man-loses-millions-in-investment-scam-involving-Trident-Lakes-in-Ector.html|title=Dallas man loses millions in investment scam involving Trident Lakes in Ector|author=Merideth McCown|date=6 July 2018|access-date=12 August 2020}}</ref><ref name="bbc_bill">{{Cite web |title=Billionaires are prepping for the apocalypse. Do they know something? |work=BBC Three |date=20 May 2017 |access-date=12 August 2020 |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/183995d2-8d56-4028-9ca5-73394d695e10}}</ref><ref name="thea_ARes">{{Cite web |title=A Resort for the Apocalypse |last=Rowen |first=Ben |work=The Atlantic |date=March 2017 |access-date=12 August 2020 |url= https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/03/a-resort-for-the-apocalypse/513869/}}</ref>
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In 1886 postal service to the community began. The tracks of the Texas and Pacific Railway reached the site in 1892. The railroad quickly made Ector a shipping point for area farmers. In 1904 the town had 218 residents served by a church, a school, and a half dozen businesses, including a bank. The population reached 451 in 1926, when the businesses numbered 25. In 1947 Ector had a reported 457 residents. Subsequently, the population steadily increased, reaching 650 in 1988. The number of businesses continued to decline, however, from twelve in 1936 to three in 1988. By that time the majority of the residents were commuting to jobs in [[Sherman, Texas|Sherman]], {{convert|20|mi}} to the west, and [[Denison, Texas|Denison]], {{convert|22|mi}} to the northwest.<ref>{{Cite web|title = ECTOR, TX|url = https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hle04|website = tshaonline.org|accessdate = 2015-10-11|first = MINOR,|last = DAVID}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{Fannin County, Texas}}
{{Fannin County, Texas}}

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[[Category:Cities in Texas]]
[[Category:Cities in Texas]]

Latest revision as of 21:38, 12 September 2024

Not to be confused with Ector County, Texas.

Ector, Texas
City
Location of Ector shown in Texas
Location of Ector shown in Texas
Coordinates: 33°34′45″N 96°16′23″W / 33.57917°N 96.27306°W / 33.57917; -96.27306
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyFannin
Area
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 • Total1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2)
 • Land1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
650 ft (200 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total737
 • Density630/sq mi (240/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75439
Area code(s)903
FIPS code48-22516[3]
GNIS feature ID2410395[2]

Ector is a city in Fannin County, Texas, United States. The population was 737 at the 2020 census, up from 695 at the 2010 census.[4]

Geography

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Ector is located in western Fannin County. Texas State Highway 56 runs through the center of town, leading east 6 miles (10 km) to Bonham, the county seat, and west 5.5 miles (8.9 km) to Savoy.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.17 square miles (3.04 km2), all land.[4]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910404—
192045412.4%
1930397−12.6%
194045715.1%
1950430−5.9%
196051920.7%
19705495.8%
19805734.4%
1990494−13.8%
200060021.5%
201069515.8%
20207376.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2020 Census[6]

As of the census[3] of 2000, 600 people, 238 households, and 163 families were residing in the city. The population density was 507.4 inhabitants per square mile (195.9/km2). The 263 housing units averaged 222.4/sq mi (86.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.33% White, 1.17% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 2.67% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.50% of the population.

Of the 238 households, 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were not families. About 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52, and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was distributed as 30.3% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,125, and for a family was $46,500. Males had a median income of $30,781 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,083. About 2.9% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The city of Ector is served by the Ector Independent School District.

History

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The community started in the late 19th century when farmers settled near Caney Creek. It is named for one of the pioneer settlers of the area, Ector Owens. It was originally named Victor's Station, but was changed when residents were informed by postal authorities that a town of that name already existed. Postal service began in 1886, and it was connected to the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1892, making Ector a shipping point for area farmers. In 1904, the town had 218 residents, and infrastructure included a church, a school, and a bank. The population reached 451 in 1926, at which time there were 25 business, and the population reached 457 in 1947. The population was reported as 650 in 1988. However, the number of businesses declined over this period, from 12 in 1936 to three in 1988. By that time, most of the residents were commuting to jobs in Sherman, 20 miles (32 km) to the west, and Denison, 22 miles (35 km) to the northwest.[7]

A $320 million resort and bunker facility called Trident Lakes was under development near Ector in 2017. James O’Connor was CEO with former Navy SEAL Rob Kaneiss as chief security officer. By 2018, the owner of Trident Lakes Property Holdings, John Eckerd, was under investigation for money laundering with investors calling the project a scam.[8][9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ector, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ector city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 23, 2016.[dead link]
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Ector, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  7. ^ Minor, David (June 12, 2010). "Handbook of Texas Online: ECTOR, TX". tshaonline.org. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  8. ^ Merideth McCown (July 6, 2018). "Dallas man loses millions in investment scam involving Trident Lakes in Ector". Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  9. ^ "Billionaires are prepping for the apocalypse. Do they know something?". BBC Three. May 20, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  10. ^ Rowen, Ben (March 2017). "A Resort for the Apocalypse". The Atlantic. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
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