Ross, Texas | |
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Location of Ross, Texas |
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Coordinates: 31°43′36″N 97°6′22″W / 31.72667°N 97.10611°WCoordinates: 31°43′36″N 97°6′22″W / 31.72667°N 97.10611°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | McLennan |
Area | |
• Total | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
• Land | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 228 |
• Density | 130.8/sq mi (50.5/km2) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 76684 |
Area code(s) | 254 |
FIPS code | 48-63380 |
GNIS feature ID | 1380459 |
Ross is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 234 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Ross is located at 31°43′36″N 97°6′22″W / 31.72667°N 97.10611°W (31.726723, -97.106170).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), all of it land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ross has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2000, there were 228 people, 85 households, and 66 families residing in the city. The population density was 130.8 people per square mile (50.6/km²). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 53.3/sq mi (20.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.93% White, 2.19% African American, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.26% of the population.