Maypearl is a city in Ellis County, Texas, United States. The population was 939 in 2020.[4]
Maypearl, Texas | |
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City | |
![]() A former bank in Maypearl | |
Motto: "A pearl in the heart of North Texas" | |
Location of Maypearl, Texas | |
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Coordinates: 32°18′57″N 97°0′25″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Ellis |
Incorporated (city) | 1911 |
Area | |
• Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
• Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
• Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 939 |
• Density | 1,100/sq mi (440/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 76064 |
Area code | 972 |
FIPS code | 48-47268[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 1341124[3] |
Website | ci |
Maypearl is located in western Ellis County at 32°18′57″N 97°0′25″W (32.315701, –97.006839).[5] It is 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Waxahachie, the county seat, 13 miles (21 km) south of Midlothian, and 39 miles (63 km) southwest of downtown Dallas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Maypearl has a total area of 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2), or 2.16%, is water.[6]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Maypearl has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1920 | 417 | — | |
1930 | 410 | −1.7% | |
1940 | 377 | −8.0% | |
1950 | 373 | −1.1% | |
1960 | 359 | −3.8% | |
1970 | 462 | 28.7% | |
1980 | 626 | 35.5% | |
1990 | 781 | 24.8% | |
2000 | 746 | −4.5% | |
2010 | 934 | 25.2% | |
2020 | 939 | 0.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] |
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (NH) | 616 | 65.6% |
Black or African American (NH) | 51 | 5.43% |
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 13 | 1.38% |
Asian (NH) | 13 | 1.38% |
Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.11% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 43 | 4.58% |
Hispanic or Latino | 202 | 21.51% |
Total | 939 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 939 people, 351 households, and 248 families residing in the city.[4]
The community is served by the Maypearl Independent School District and is home to the Maypearl High School Panthers. The district received a recognized status by the Texas Education Agency for the 2009–2010 academic year
Municipalities and communities of Ellis County, Texas, United States | ||
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County seat: Waxahachie | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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