Reklaw, Texas
| Reklaw, Texas | |
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Reklaw, Texas Townsite Sign
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| Coordinates: 31°51′43″N 94°59′6″W / 31.86194°N 94.98500°WCoordinates: 31°51′43″N 94°59′6″W / 31.86194°N 94.98500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Cherokee, Rusk |
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| • Total | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 327 |
| • Density | 111.3/sq mi (43.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 75784 |
| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-61508 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1375694 |
Reklaw is a city in Cherokee and Rusk Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 379 at the 2010 census.
Reklaw is located at 31°51′43″N 94°59′6″W / 31.86194°N 94.98500°W (31.861944, -94.984965).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.6 km²), all of it land. Most of the city lies in Cherokee County, with only a small portion extending into Rusk County.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Reklaw has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
The town is named for Margaret Walker, who donated the land for the townsite, but since a Walker, Texas already existed elsewhere, the town simply spelled her name backwards. Similarly, the nearby town of Sacul was also named with a spelling reversal.
As of the census of 2000, there were 327 people, 130 households, and 88 families residing in the city. The population density was 111.3 people per square mile (42.9/km²). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 51.1 per square mile (19.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.02% White, 7.65% African American, 0.31% Native American, 5.20% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.46% of the population.
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