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Terrell County is a county located in the state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 1,081. Its county seat is Sanderson6. The county was named for Alexander W. Terrell, a Texas state senator.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,107 km² (2,358 mi²). 6,106 km² (2,358 mi²) of it is land and 0 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.00% water.
Adjacent counties
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,081 people, 443 households, and 295 families residing in the county. The population density is 0/km² (0/mi²). There are 991 housing units at an average density of 0/km² (0/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 88.34% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 1.67% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 8.33% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 48.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 443 households out of which 29.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.40% are married couples living together, 7.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.40% are non-families. 31.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 3.09.
In the county, the population is spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 5.00% from 18 to 24, 23.40% from 25 to 44, 27.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 103.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $24,219, and the median income for a family is $28,906. Males have a median income of $21,429 versus $15,804 for females. The per capita income for the county is $13,721. 25.20% of the population and 21.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 31.40% of those under the age of 18 and 31.10% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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