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Canadian, Texas

Coordinates: 35°54′39″N 100°23′00″W / 35.91083°N 100.38333°W / 35.91083; -100.38333
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Canadian, Texas
City
City Hall and Municipal Auditorium
City Hall and Municipal Auditorium
Location of Canadian, Texas
Location of Canadian, Texas
Coordinates: 35°54′39″N 100°23′00″W / 35.91083°N 100.38333°W / 35.91083; -100.38333
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyHemphill
Area
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 • Total1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2)
 • Land1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
2,431 ft (741 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,339
 • Density1,800/sq mi (700/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79014
Area code806
FIPS code48-12412[3]
GNIS feature ID2409973[2]
Websitewww.canadiantx.com

Canadian is a city in, and the county seat of, Hemphill County, Texas, United States.[4] The population was 2,339 at the 2020 census,[5] down from 2,649 in 2010.[6] It is named for the nearby Canadian River, a tributary of the Arkansas River. Incorporated in 1908, Canadian is sometimes called "the oasis of the High Plains". Canadian is on the eastern side of the Texas Panhandle, close to the border with Oklahoma.

History

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In 1887 the city government began.[7]

A portion of the Tom Hanks movie Cast Away was filmed in Canadian.[8]

In February 2024, most of the town was in the path of the 1,058,482 acre (428,352 ha) Smokehouse Creek Fire, which charred most of the town.[9] No fatalities have been reported within Canadian.

Geography

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Canadian is northwest of the center of Hemphill County, 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the Canadian River, where it is joined by Red Deer Creek. U.S. Routes 60 and 83 pass through the center of town as Second Street. US 60 leads northeast 162 miles (261 km) to Enid, Oklahoma, and southwest 101 miles (163 km) to Amarillo, while US 83 leads northwest 46 miles (74 km) to Perryton and south 51 miles (82 km) to Shamrock.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Canadian has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all land.[6]

Nic Garcia of the Texas Tribune characterized Canadian as having "a sense of isolation."[7]

Climate

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Canadian has a cool semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) that is almost wet enough to qualify as a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).[10]

Climate data for Canadian, Texas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 85
(29) 		90
(32) 		95
(35) 		99
(37) 		105
(41) 		112
(44) 		111
(44) 		110
(43) 		108
(42) 		101
(38) 		90
(32) 		84
(29) 		112
(44)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 47
(8) 		54
(12) 		62
(17) 		71
(22) 		79
(26) 		88
(31) 		94
(34) 		93
(34) 		85
(29) 		74
(23) 		59
(15) 		48
(9) 		71
(22)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 19
(−7) 		23
(−5) 		30
(−1) 		41
(5) 		52
(11) 		62
(17) 		66
(19) 		65
(18) 		56
(13) 		43
(6) 		30
(−1) 		21
(−6) 		42
(6)
Record low °F (°C) −14
(−26) 		−14
(−26) 		−4
(−20) 		15
(−9) 		24
(−4) 		39
(4) 		47
(8) 		45
(7) 		27
(−3) 		11
(−12) 		−2
(−19) 		−13
(−25) 		−14
(−26)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.46
(12) 		0.75
(19) 		1.70
(43) 		1.72
(44) 		3.75
(95) 		3.33
(85) 		2.19
(56) 		2.36
(60) 		2.36
(60) 		1.47
(37) 		0.94
(24) 		0.69
(18) 		21.72
(553)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 3.80
(9.7) 		2.40
(6.1) 		1.90
(4.8) 		0.30
(0.76) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0.10
(0.25) 		1.00
(2.5) 		7.00
(17.8) 		16.50
(41.9)
Source: [11]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19101,648—
19202,18732.7%
19302,068−5.4%
19402,1514.0%
19502,70025.5%
19602,239−17.1%
19702,2922.4%
19803,49152.3%
19902,417−30.8%
20002,233−7.6%
20102,64918.6%
20202,339−11.7%
1930-2000,[12]

2020 census

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Canadian racial composition[5]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 1,267 54.17%
Black or African American (NH) 1 0.04%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 15 0.64%
Asian (NH) 6 0.26%
Some Other Race (NH) 4 0.17%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 88 3.76%
Hispanic or Latino 958 40.96%
Total 2,339

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,339 people, 908 households, and 627 families residing in the city.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, 2,233 people, 869 households, and 625 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,731.0 inhabitants per square mile (668.3/km2). The 1,047 housing units averaged 811.6 per square mile (313.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.94% White, 0.22% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 9.00% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 18.76% of the population.

Of the 869 households, 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were not families. About 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was distributed as 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,929, and for a family was $38,676. Males had a median income of $30,240 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,384. About 12.3% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The City of Canadian is served by the Canadian Independent School District.

Media

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The Canadian Record was a weekly newspaper that ended publication in 2023.[14]

Culture

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In 2023 Nic Garcia described the character of the residents as "tough but empathetic. Forward-looking yet conservative."[7]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Canadian, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Canadian city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
  7. ^ a b c Garcia, Nic (March 14, 2023). "A storied Texas Panhandle newspaper halts publication after 130 years". Texas Tribune. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  8. ^ Carlson, Paul (August 2007). "Cast Away and the Texas Panhandle" (PDF). The Cyclone, Volume XIV, Issue 2. West Texas Historical Association. pp. 1–2. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  9. ^ Gilbert, Mary; Sutton, Joe (February 27, 2024). "An explosive Texas fire more than doubles in size as it threatens towns and forces evacuations". CNN. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  10. ^ Climate Summary for Canadian, Texas
  11. ^ The Weather Channel: Monthly data for Canadian, TX[permanent dead link]
  12. ^ Texasalmanac
  13. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  14. ^ Keenan, Caden (6 March 2023). "The Canadian Record closes doors after 132 years". KAMR-TV. Nexstar Media Inc. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[13]
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