Spur, Texas
| Spur, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 33°28′40″N 100°51′25″W / 33.47778°N 100.85694°WCoordinates: 33°28′40″N 100°51′25″W / 33.47778°N 100.85694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dickens |
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| • Total | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,318 |
| • Density | 821/sq mi (316.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 79370 |
| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-69848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1369049 |
Spur is a city in Dickens County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,318 at the 2010 census, up from 1,088 at the 2000 census. A city council resolution passed July 2014 proclaimed Spur the "nations’ first tiny house friendly town."
On October 9, 2009, Spur celebrated its centennial with the dedication of a Giant Spur sculpture. The Giant Spur was built by local welder John Grusendorf. The event, sponsored by the Dickens County Historical Commission, was held at Dyess Park off Texas State Highway 70.
Spur is located in southern Dickens County at 33°28′40″N 100°51′25″W / 33.47778°N 100.85694°W (33.477650, -100.857018). Texas Highway 70 passes through the city, leading north 11 miles (18 km) to Dickens, the county seat, and southeast 24 miles (39 km) to Jayton.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.2 km2), all land.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Spur has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,088 people, 472 households, and 288 families residing in the city. The population density was 673.4 people per square mile (259.3/km²). There were 641 housing units at an average density of 396.7 per square mile (152.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.52% White, 3.40% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 21.14% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. 31.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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