Calvert, Texas

Calvert is a city in Robertson County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 970. It is located approximately halfway between Waco and Bryan-College Station at the intersection of Texas State Highway 6 and Farm to Market Roads 979 and 1644, on the Southern Pacific line, nine miles north of Hearne, in west central Robertson County. For the last 35 years, Calvert has enjoyed a relative success as an antique "capital". The town is named for Robert Calvert,

History

Founding & coming of the railroads

The earliest known white settler in the area was Joseph Harlan, whose 1837 land grant laid five miles south of what is now the City of Calvert. The order of election for the incorporation of Calvert was issued July 5, 1869, but a majority actually voted against incorporation. This election was set aside because it was believed that "a fair expression of the qualified voters was not had," and a new election was held Saturday, July 24, 1869, a majority voted for incorporation, and the town was ordered incorporated on August 13, 1869.

Development and decline

By 1871, the town claimed to have the largest cotton gin in the world.

Demographics

Calvert is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area.

Calvert's population decline is summarized below.

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Calvert had a population of 962, and the median age was 48.9 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 25.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 93.2 males age 18 and over.

0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 423 households in Calvert, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 32.6% were married-couple households, 23.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 40.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

! Race !! Percent

| White || 38.0%

| Black or African American || 50.5%

| American Indian and Alaska Native || 0.4%

| Asian || 0.4%

| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 0%

| Some other race || 5.5%

| Two or more races || 5.1%

| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 12.2%

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,192 people, 509 households, and 374 families residing in the city. The population decreased to 1,180 residents in 2012. In 2010, the population density was , and there were 675 housing units at an average density of .

The city's population was 36.7% White, 49.1% African American, 0.42% Native American, and 0.07% Asian. A total of 8.77% of residents are from other races, and 1.47% are from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race constitute 16.3% of the population.

Of the 584 households in the city, 27.4% of households had children under the age of 18, 34.7% were married couples living together, 25.4% were households led by single females, and 34.7% were non-related groups. A total of 32.4% of all households in the city consisted of individuals and 16.6% of households were single people at least 65 years old. The average household size was 2.44 people and the average family size was 3.07 people.

A total of 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18, 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 21.9% were between 25 and 44, 22.1% were between 45 and 64, and 19.1% were at least 65 years of age. The median age was 38 years of age. For every 100 female residents there were 85.2 male residents, but for every 100 female residents age 18 and over, there were only 78.0 male residents.

The median household income was $18,105, and the median family income was $23,214. Median income for males was $24,722 and $17,885 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,165. About 30.3% of families and 36.9% of the population are below the poverty line, including 53.4% of residents under age 18 and 32.6% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions

Calvert Historic District
Katy Hamman-Stricker Women's Heritage Center – Historic library and museum honoring the efforts of the American Woman's League in Calvert.

Government

Calvert is served by Calvert Police Department, Calvert Fire Department, and Robertson County EMS. The city currently has a mayor (Layla Hensarling Wright) and council form of government with a police chief, city attorney, and city secretary.

A former Calvert mayor, Briscoe Rowell Cain, Sr. (1931–2011), was the grandfather of Texas State Representative, House District 128, Republican Briscoe Cain, III, a lawyer from Harris County.

Education

The city's schools are part of the Calvert Independent School District.

Media

The Robertson County News and "Central Texas Star Independent news media" reports the local news.

Photo gallery

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Notable people

Chalie Boy, rapper
Tom Bradley, Mayor of Los Angeles, California from 1973 to 1993
Bill Foster, Hall of Fame pitcher in the Negro Leagues
Rube Foster, baseball player, manager and pioneer executive in the Negro leagues
Tex McCrary, originator of the talk-show format, radio personality, adviser to presidents
Joe Sneed, U.S. federal judge
Reverend L.T. Thomas, preacher and artist

References

External links

City of Calvert – official website.
Calvert Chamber of Commerce
Texas Tourism
Handbook of Texas
Ghost Town
Calvert Tour of Homes