Blossom is a city in Lamar County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,402 at the 2020 census.
History
Blossom was originally known as Blossom Prairie, but was shortened to Blossom in 1888. Davy Crockett reportedly entered Texas near Blossom Prairie.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (1.57%) is water.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Blossom had a population of 1,402, 567 households, and 369 families residing in the city. The median age was 37.7 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 87.4 males age 18 and over.
0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.
There were 567 households in Blossom, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 45.3% were married-couple households, 18.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
! Race !! Percent
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| White || 85.2%
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| Black or African American || 2.4%
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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 2.4%
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| Asian || 0.4%
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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 0%
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| Some other race || 3.9%
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| Two or more races || 5.7%
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 7.4%
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2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,439 people, 571 households, and 424 families residing in the city.
The Texas Education Code specifies that all of Lamar County is in the service area of Paris Junior College.
Notable person
- Paul Elliott Martin, bishop in the Methodist Church
See also
- List of municipalities in Texas
Notes
References
External links
- Blossom Texas information - Lamar County Station