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'''Hillsboro''' is a city in ], ], ]. The population was 9,000 in the 2005 census. It is the ] of ]{{GR|6}}.
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Hillsboro, located on ] where I-35E and I-35W meet south of the ], is the primary center for trade and commerce in Hill County. It is located almost midway between the Metroplex and ], and is the gateway to the popular ]. There are many antique stores located downtown, and a popular ] is located along the Interstate, surrounded by numerous hotels and motels. In addition, Hillsboro has 3 historic Victorian Bed and Breakfast homes: and are downtown, and , also built in 1910, is in a country setting 6 miles west toward Lake Whitney.
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The city is known for its abundance of restored Victorian homes and its historic county courthouse, which on January 1, 1993 was heavily damaged by an electrical fire. It was rebuilt, courtesy of donations from around the world and two concerts sponsored by Hill County native ]. The restored courthouse won the ]'s 1999 award for "Best Restoration"; the 1993 fire sparked an interest in restoring Texas's historic courthouses. The city is also nicknamed the "Laguna Beach, California" of Texas. Its unique art festivals, culturally significant activities and wide varieties of different people perplex this unique trait. It is widely known for being 8 miles from Willie Nelson's hometown, ].
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The movie '']'', starring ] and ], was filmed here. They used the Days Inn motel, the High School Football stadium, and Highway 171 leading out of Hillsboro.
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'''Hillsboro''' is a city in and the county seat of ], United States. It is located between ], ] and ], directly on ] in North Central Texas. Hillsboro draws trade from throughout the county, and from Interstate 35 travelers between Dallas, Fort Worth, and Waco.

Hillsboro is the gateway to Lake Whitney, Lake Whitney State Park, and nearby Lake Aquilla - all within a 15 minute drive from Hillsboro, Texas.

==History==
]
In 1853, the Texas Legislature carved Hill County out of Navarro County. Named for physician and Republic of Texas Secretary of War Dr. George Washington Hill, the new county had only recently attracted Anglo settlement, following the establishment in 1848 of Fort Graham. County commissioners selected Hillsboro, originally spelled Hillsborough, as county seat.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Association |first=Texas State Historical |title=Hill County |url=https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/hill-county |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Texas State Historical Association |language=en}}</ref> They established the town on land donated by Thomas Steiner, John Caruthers and Jonathan Newby, and the community soon had a school and post office, as well as a wood-frame courthouse. Cotton became the mainstay of Hillsboro’s late 19th-century economy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillsboro |first=Explore |date=2023-02-10 |title=Hillsboro's Historical Significance |url=https://www.explorehillsborotexas.com/hillsboros-historical-significance/#:~:text=The%20City%20of%20Hillsboro%20traces,came%20to%20town%20in%201881. |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Explore Hillsboro Texas |language=en-US}}</ref> The city experienced rapid growth after the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad and other lines came to the town in the early 1880s. In addition to bringing new settlers and giving access to shipping and transportation, railroads provided many new jobs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Official Website for the City of Hillsboro Texas - History of Hillsboro |url=https://www.hillsborotx.org/HistoryofHillsboro |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=www.hillsborotx.org}}</ref> The city continued to grow and incorporated in 1881. The cotton industry produced a building boom between 1890 and 1910, as evidenced by the numerous Queen Anne homes still intact today, as well as the noted 1890 Hill County Courthouse. In 1923, the community established the Hillsboro Junior College, which over the years has become Hill College. Many Texas political leaders have come from Hillsboro, including U.S. Congressman Joseph Abbott and Texas Lt. Governor Bob Bullock, as well as Thomas Slater Smith, Robert Lee Bobbitt, Robert W. Calvert, Crawford C. Martin, Nelson Phillips and Sam Johnson. In 1981, Hillsboro became one of the Texas Historical Commission’s five original Texas Main Street Cities. The growing city continues to provide leadership, as well as natural, cultural and educational resources. ''Historical Marker Text, 2004. Located at 118 S Waco St.''

==Education==
The city of Hillsboro is served by the ].

], located in Hillsboro, provides high quality, comprehensive educational programs and services to enrolled students, the community, local workforce and area businesses and adult learners.

Hillsboro has private Christian academies and home school groups, in addition to the school district and college.

==Media==
Locally, Hillsboro is served by ] - 1560 AM and ]. Hillsboro is also served by the ]/]/] TV market and the Waco radio market.

Additionally, most radio stations from the ] can be heard in Hillsboro.

==Culture==
Hillsboro is a rural city located directly on Interstate 35 between Dallas-Fort Worth and Waco.

Hillsboro's location offers residents and business significant advantages, and as the seat of Hill County attracts trade from a 30+ mile radius of county cities, and a significant portion Interstate travelers. With an active and close knit community, Hillsboro's culture includes numerous events and programs continuously through the year for both residents and visitors.

Large annual events in Hillsboro include:

* January - Hill County Fair/Livestock Show
* February - Fire & Ice Dinner at the Rusted Chandelier
* March - Hill College Rodeo
* April - Wine and Photography Art Walk Downtown
* May - Churrofest Annual Celebration with Concerts & Margarita Walk
* May to October - The Hillsboro Farmers Market at the Courthouse Square
* May through September - Free Saturday Night Summer Concert Series, Weekly from 8 to 11 pm
* June - Bond's Alley Art Festival
* July - The 4th of July Late Bloomers Parade in the Historic Residential District
* September - Autumnfest Annual Celebration with Concerts and cider crawl
* December - Christmas Under the Stars Parade & Tree Lighting
* December - Holiday Tour of Homes (every other year)


==Geography== ==Geography==
]
Hillsboro is located at {{coor dms|32|0|34|N|97|7|28|W|city}} (32.009557, -97.124437){{GR|1}}.


Hillsboro is located near the geographic center of Hill County. ] passes through the eastern side of the city, with access from Exits 364 through 370. The I-35E/I-35W split is just north of the city limits. Hillsboro is {{convert|56|mi}} south of ], {{convert|62|mi}} southwest of ], and {{convert|34|mi}} north of ].
According to the ], the city has a total area of 23.7 ] (9.2 ]). 23.5 km² (9.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.98%) is water.


] runs through the center of Hillsboro on West Elm Street, South Waco Street, and Corsicana Highway. It leads west {{convert|19|mi}} to Lake Whitney and east {{convert|40|mi}} to ]. ] passes through Hillsboro with Highway 22, but leads northwest {{convert|29|mi}} to ] and southeast {{convert|23|mi}} to ].
==Demographics==
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 8,232 people, 2,876 households, and 1,909 families residing in the city, and the city is rapidly growing. The population is expected to nearly triple by 2025. The ] was 350.4/km² (908.1/mi²). There were 3,227 housing units at an average density of 137.4/km² (356.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.17% ], 16.16% ], 0.29% ], 0.56% ], 0.06% ], 11.44% from ], and 2.32% from two or more races. 28.26% of the population were ] or ] of any race.


===Climate===
There were 2,876 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were ] living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.34.
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| Jan record high F = 89
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==Demographics==
In the city the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
{{US Census population
| 1870 = 153
| 1880 = 313
| 1890 = 2541
| 1900 = 5346
| 1910 = 6115
| 1920 = 6952
| 1930 = 7823
| 1940 = 7799
| 1950 = 8363
| 1960 = 7402
| 1970 = 7224
| 1980 = 7397
| 1990 = 7072
| 2000 = 8232
| 2010 = 8456
| 2020 = 8221
| 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|website=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}


===2020 census===
The median income for a household in the city was $26,017, and the median income for a family was $30,297. Males had a median income of $22,393 versus $20,652 for females. The ] for the city was $12,576. About 17.6% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the ], including 26.3% of those under age 18 and 19.6% of those age 65 or over.
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|+'''Hillsboro racial composition'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4834088&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-22 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br /> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/en.html|title=Census|website=Census.gov|access-date=4 July 2023}} {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=Census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
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!Number
!Percentage
|-
|] (NH)
|3,204
|38.97%
|-
|] (NH)
|1,109
|13.49%
|-
|] or ] (NH)
|19
|0.23%
|-
|] (NH)
|80
|0.97%
|-
|] (NH)
|6
|0.07%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|21
|0.26%
|-
|] (NH)
|237
|2.88%
|-
|]
|3,545
|43.12%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''8,221'''
|
|}
As of the ], there were 8,221 people, 2,925 households, and 2,024 families residing in the boundaries of Hillsboro Texas, however the population is thought to be far greater than the census numbers for the city reflect.


==National Register of Historic Places==
==Economy==
* ] 68 W. Elm St.
===Public utilities===
* ] 119 E. Franklin St.
The City of Hillsboro provides electric, water, and sewer services to its residents.<ref></ref> ] services for the city are contracted to ].<ref></ref>
* ] 110 N. Waco St.
* ] Country Club Rd. and Corporation St.
* ] Courthouse Sq.
* ] N. Waco St.
* ] 220 N. Houston St.
* ] Roughly bounded by Country Club Rd., Thompson, Corsicana, Pleasant, Franklin, and Elm Streets.
* ] Address Restricted
* ] Covington St.
* ] 58 W. Elm St.
* ] S. Waco and W. Elm Sts.
* ] 110 E. Franklin St.
* ] 118 S. Waco St.
* ] 107 S. Covington St.


==Education== ==Notable people==
{{div col}}
The City of Hillsboro is served by the ].
* ], drummer for ]
The opportunity for higher education is provided by , a comprehensive community college, located on the east side of I-35.
* ], film actress of the 1920s and '30s, best known for the horror classic ]
* ], former ], ], ], and ]
* ], United States Army general
* ] - American educator and First Lady of Guam.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/taro/tslac/11008/tsl-11008.html#bioghistbio2 |title=Governor Bill and Vara Martin Daniel Collection - Vara Faye Martin Daniel Biographical Sketch |website=Utexas.edu |access-date=October 23, 2021}}</ref>
* ], ] chief weather forecaster
* ], Hollywood producer, composer, and vocal arranger
* ], basketball player
* ], the 1960 Olympic ] gold medalist
* ], record producer, songwriter, and musician
* ], blues singer and pianist<ref name="TSHA">{{cite web |url=https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fbaem|title=Maggie Jones |author=Head, James |publisher=TSHA Online |access-date=January 25, 2010}}</ref>
* ], former ], ], ], and mayor of Hillsboro
* ], Theologian, Bible teacher, pastor, radio broadcaster
* ], former NFL football player
* ], American mathematician; professor Emerita at the ].
* ], author
* ], CFL football player
{{div col end}}

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="180" class="center" mode="slideshow">
File:+ Hill County Courthouse Best.jpg|alt=Hill County Courthouse in Hillsboro, night view through the side alley, 2023
File:Hill County Courthouse - Willie Mural and Dinosaur Museum - Hillsboro, Texas.jpg
File:April 8th 2024 Eclipse watching in downtown Hillsboro.jpg
File:Brin House Hillsboro Wiki (1 of 1).jpg
File:Hillsboro City Park Bridge.jpg
File:Brin House Hillsboro Wiki (1 of 1).jpg
</gallery>


==References== ==References==
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==External links== == External links==
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* https://www.explorehillsborotexas.com/

* https://www.hillsboromainstreet.org/
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City in Texas, United States
Hillsboro, Texas
City
Hill County Courthouse in 2013Hill County Courthouse in 2013
Location of Hillsboro, TexasLocation of Hillsboro, Texas
Coordinates: 32°00′24″N 97°07′28″W / 32.00667°N 97.12444°W / 32.00667; -97.12444
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyHill
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager government
 • MayorEdith Omberg
Area
 • Total10.97 sq mi (28.42 km)
 • Land10.87 sq mi (28.15 km)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.27 km)
Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Population
 • Total8,221
 • Density779.83/sq mi (301.08/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code76645
Area code254
FIPS code48-34088
GNIS feature ID2410766
Websitewww.hillsborotx.org

Hillsboro is a city in and the county seat of Hill County, Texas, United States. It is located between Dallas, Fort Worth and Waco, directly on Interstate 35 in North Central Texas. Hillsboro draws trade from throughout the county, and from Interstate 35 travelers between Dallas, Fort Worth, and Waco.

Hillsboro is the gateway to Lake Whitney, Lake Whitney State Park, and nearby Lake Aquilla - all within a 15 minute drive from Hillsboro, Texas.

History

Hillsboro in 1932

In 1853, the Texas Legislature carved Hill County out of Navarro County. Named for physician and Republic of Texas Secretary of War Dr. George Washington Hill, the new county had only recently attracted Anglo settlement, following the establishment in 1848 of Fort Graham. County commissioners selected Hillsboro, originally spelled Hillsborough, as county seat. They established the town on land donated by Thomas Steiner, John Caruthers and Jonathan Newby, and the community soon had a school and post office, as well as a wood-frame courthouse. Cotton became the mainstay of Hillsboro’s late 19th-century economy. The city experienced rapid growth after the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad and other lines came to the town in the early 1880s. In addition to bringing new settlers and giving access to shipping and transportation, railroads provided many new jobs. The city continued to grow and incorporated in 1881. The cotton industry produced a building boom between 1890 and 1910, as evidenced by the numerous Queen Anne homes still intact today, as well as the noted 1890 Hill County Courthouse. In 1923, the community established the Hillsboro Junior College, which over the years has become Hill College. Many Texas political leaders have come from Hillsboro, including U.S. Congressman Joseph Abbott and Texas Lt. Governor Bob Bullock, as well as Thomas Slater Smith, Robert Lee Bobbitt, Robert W. Calvert, Crawford C. Martin, Nelson Phillips and Sam Johnson. In 1981, Hillsboro became one of the Texas Historical Commission’s five original Texas Main Street Cities. The growing city continues to provide leadership, as well as natural, cultural and educational resources. Historical Marker Text, 2004. Located at 118 S Waco St.

Education

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

Hill College, located in Hillsboro, provides high quality, comprehensive educational programs and services to enrolled students, the community, local workforce and area businesses and adult learners.

Hillsboro has private Christian academies and home school groups, in addition to the school district and college.

Media

Locally, Hillsboro is served by KHBR Radio - 1560 AM and The Reporter newspaper. Hillsboro is also served by the Waco/Killeen/Temple TV market and the Waco radio market.

Additionally, most radio stations from the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex can be heard in Hillsboro.

Culture

Hillsboro is a rural city located directly on Interstate 35 between Dallas-Fort Worth and Waco.

Hillsboro's location offers residents and business significant advantages, and as the seat of Hill County attracts trade from a 30+ mile radius of county cities, and a significant portion Interstate travelers. With an active and close knit community, Hillsboro's culture includes numerous events and programs continuously through the year for both residents and visitors.

Large annual events in Hillsboro include:

  • January - Hill County Fair/Livestock Show
  • February - Fire & Ice Dinner at the Rusted Chandelier
  • March - Hill College Rodeo
  • April - Wine and Photography Art Walk Downtown
  • May - Churrofest Annual Celebration with Concerts & Margarita Walk
  • May to October - The Hillsboro Farmers Market at the Courthouse Square
  • May through September - Free Saturday Night Summer Concert Series, Weekly from 8 to 11 pm
  • June - Bond's Alley Art Festival
  • July - The 4th of July Late Bloomers Parade in the Historic Residential District
  • September - Autumnfest Annual Celebration with Concerts and cider crawl
  • December - Christmas Under the Stars Parade & Tree Lighting
  • December - Holiday Tour of Homes (every other year)

Geography

Hillsboro is located near the geographic center of Hill County. Interstate 35 passes through the eastern side of the city, with access from Exits 364 through 370. The I-35E/I-35W split is just north of the city limits. Hillsboro is 56 miles (90 km) south of Fort Worth, 62 miles (100 km) southwest of Dallas, and 34 miles (55 km) north of Waco.

Texas State Highway 22 runs through the center of Hillsboro on West Elm Street, South Waco Street, and Corsicana Highway. It leads west 19 miles (31 km) to Lake Whitney and east 40 miles (64 km) to Corsicana. Texas State Highway 171 passes through Hillsboro with Highway 22, but leads northwest 29 miles (47 km) to Cleburne and southeast 23 miles (37 km) to Hubbard.

Climate

Climate data for Hillsboro, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1903–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 89
(32) 		97
(36) 		100
(38) 		101
(38) 		104
(40) 		109
(43) 		113
(45) 		112
(44) 		110
(43) 		103
(39) 		93
(34) 		90
(32) 		113
(45)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 59.0
(15.0) 		62.7
(17.1) 		69.5
(20.8) 		77.1
(25.1) 		84.1
(28.9) 		91.5
(33.1) 		96.0
(35.6) 		97.0
(36.1) 		90.5
(32.5) 		80.3
(26.8) 		68.8
(20.4) 		60.4
(15.8) 		78.1
(25.6)
Daily mean °F (°C) 46.5
(8.1) 		50.3
(10.2) 		57.2
(14.0) 		65.1
(18.4) 		73.1
(22.8) 		80.8
(27.1) 		84.4
(29.1) 		84.9
(29.4) 		78.3
(25.7) 		67.8
(19.9) 		56.3
(13.5) 		48.2
(9.0) 		66.1
(18.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 33.9
(1.1) 		37.8
(3.2) 		44.9
(7.2) 		53.0
(11.7) 		62.1
(16.7) 		70.0
(21.1) 		72.8
(22.7) 		72.8
(22.7) 		66.0
(18.9) 		55.2
(12.9) 		43.9
(6.6) 		36.1
(2.3) 		54.0
(12.2)
Record low °F (°C) −1
(−18) 		−1
(−18) 		12
(−11) 		26
(−3) 		36
(2) 		48
(9) 		55
(13) 		53
(12) 		38
(3) 		21
(−6) 		14
(−10) 		−6
(−21) 		−6
(−21)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.74
(70) 		2.77
(70) 		3.57
(91) 		3.68
(93) 		4.51
(115) 		3.61
(92) 		1.65
(42) 		2.18
(55) 		3.15
(80) 		5.05
(128) 		2.73
(69) 		3.10
(79) 		38.74
(984)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.1
(0.25) 		0.3
(0.76) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.2
(0.51) 		0.7
(1.8)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 7.4 7.1 8.0 7.1 8.6 6.6 4.2 4.5 5.6 6.9 3.8 7.4 80.2
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2
Source: NOAA

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870153—
1880313104.6%
18902,541711.8%
19005,346110.4%
19106,11514.4%
19206,95213.7%
19307,82312.5%
19407,799−0.3%
19508,3637.2%
19607,402−11.5%
19707,224−2.4%
19807,3972.4%
19907,072−4.4%
20008,23216.4%
20108,4562.7%
20208,221−2.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Hillsboro racial composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 3,204 38.97%
Black or African American (NH) 1,109 13.49%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 19 0.23%
Asian (NH) 80 0.97%
Pacific Islander (NH) 6 0.07%
Some Other Race (NH) 21 0.26%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 237 2.88%
Hispanic or Latino 3,545 43.12%
Total 8,221

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,221 people, 2,925 households, and 2,024 families residing in the boundaries of Hillsboro Texas, however the population is thought to be far greater than the census numbers for the city reflect.

National Register of Historic Places

Notable people

Gallery

  • Hill County Courthouse in Hillsboro, night view through the side alley, 2023

References

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  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hillsboro, Texas
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. Association, Texas State Historical. "Hill County". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  6. Hillsboro, Explore (February 10, 2023). "Hillsboro's Historical Significance". Explore Hillsboro Texas. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  7. "Official Website for the City of Hillsboro Texas - History of Hillsboro". www.hillsborotx.org. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  8. "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  9. "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  12. "Census". Census.gov. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  13. "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". Census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  14. "Governor Bill and Vara Martin Daniel Collection - Vara Faye Martin Daniel Biographical Sketch". Utexas.edu. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  15. Head, James. "Maggie Jones". TSHA Online. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
  1. Note: the US 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.

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