Spur, Texas

According to Mathgeneral.com, Spur, Texas is a small city located in the South Plains region of the state. It is situated near the confluence of three rivers – the Brazos, Colorado, and Llano. The climate in Spur is typically hot and dry during the summer months and mild during the winter months. The average rainfall for Spur is around 17 inches per year. The city has a rich history that dates back to its founding in 1879 as a trading post for cowboys and ranchers. The population of Spur has steadily increased over time, reaching 4,874 as of 2019.

Politically, Spur is a part of Dickens County which leans conservatively Republican. The economy of Spur is largely based on agriculture and ranching with some small businesses operating in town as well. There are several schools located in or nearby Spur including Spur ISD and Dickens High School. Some notable landmarks include the historic downtown square which features a variety of shops, restaurants, and other attractions; Pecan Park which provides outdoor recreation activities such as fishing, camping, and picnicking; and the Spur Museum which houses artifacts from the early days of Texas settlement.

Population: 1,088. Estimated population in July 2020: 1,027 (-5.6% change)
Males: 496 (45.6%), Females: 592 (54.4%)

Dickens County

Zip code: 79370

Median resident age: 44.3 years
Median household income: $24,286
Median house value: $19,800

Races in Spur:

Ancestries: United States (16.2%), English (7.6%), Irish (6.3%), German (5.8%), Scotch-Irish (2.5%), Scottish (2.2%).

Elevation: 2291 feet

Land area: 1.6 square miles

Population

Spur, Texas is a small rural town located in Dickens County with a population of 1,722. The majority of the population is White Americans, making up 86.7 percent of the population. African Americans make up 6.8 percent, Native Americans make up 0.4 percent, Asians make up 4.4 percent, and Pacific Islanders make up 0.2 percent. The remaining population is made up of those from other racial backgrounds such as Hispanic or Latino (of any race), at 2.6 percent; and those from two or more races, at 0.3 percent.

The median age in Spur is 38 years old and the median household income is $37,874 per year. The town has an unemployment rate of 4%, which is lower than the national average of 5%. Most of Spur’s residents are employed in agriculture and manufacturing jobs; however, there are also many small businesses throughout town that employ people locally as well as some larger companies located nearby that provide employment opportunities to Spur’s citizens who commute to work outside of town limits daily.

Education wise, Spur has its own school district that includes an elementary school for grades pre-K through 5th grade; a middle school for grades 6th through 8th grade; and a high school for grades 9th through 12th grade which also offers dual credit programs for college courses for students who wish to pursue higher education after graduation from high school.

For population 25 years and over in Spur

• High school or higher: 66.7%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 7.6%
• Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
• Unemployed: 8.1%
• Mean travel time to work: 19.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Spur city

• Never married: 16.9%
• Now married: 56.5%
• Separated: 2.3%
• Widowed: 11.0%
• Divorced: 13.3%

2.8% Foreign born (2.8% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: -221 (-16.9%).

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