Eustace, Texas
Encyclopedia
Eustace is a city in Henderson County
, Texas
, United States
. The population was 798 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 798 people, 309 households, and 204 families residing in the city. The population density
was 463.9 people per square mile (179.1/km²). There were 339 housing units at an average density of 197.1 per square mile (76.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.87% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 1.38% from other races
, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.39% of the population.
There were 309 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples
living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,045, and the median income for a family was $42,411. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $21,435 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $17,419. About 6.6% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.
, was arrested following an altercation with another woman. The incident occurred in Gun Barrel City, Texas
, a neighboring town.
, came to Eustace to film a movie called 'Fire From Below'. The cast included Kevin Sorbo
(Hercules) and Burton Gilliam
(Blazing Saddles). Many local locations were used, including a restaurant and gazebo on the town square, and a nearby private lake (dubbed 'Lost Lake' in the film). Several Eustace residents were used as extras. According to the script, 'Eustace' was retained as the name of the town setting depicted in the scenes shot in Eustace. 'Fire From Below' was released in 2009.
Henderson County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 73,277 people, 28,804 households, and 20,969 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There were 35,935 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 798 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Eustace is located at 32°18′32"N 96°0′33"W (32.308801, -96.009098).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 798 people, 309 households, and 204 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 463.9 people per square mile (179.1/km²). There were 339 housing units at an average density of 197.1 per square mile (76.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.87% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 1.38% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.39% of the population.
There were 309 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,045, and the median income for a family was $42,411. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $21,435 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $17,419. About 6.6% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In September 2007, the city Mayor, Laura WardLaura Ward
Laura Ward is the mayor of Eustace, Texas.-References:...
, was arrested following an altercation with another woman. The incident occurred in Gun Barrel City, Texas
Gun Barrel City, Texas
Gun Barrel City is a city in Henderson County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,145 at the 2000 census.The town began as an unincorporated community known as the "Old Bethel Community" in the 1960s after completion of Cedar Creek Reservoir. It was incorporated in the late 1960s so it...
, a neighboring town.
'Fire From Below'
In November 2007, film crews led by actor/producer Andrew StevensAndrew Stevens
Andrew Stevens is an American executive, film producer, director and former actor.-Early life:Andrew Stevens was born Herman Andrew Stephens in Memphis, Tennessee...
, came to Eustace to film a movie called 'Fire From Below'. The cast included Kevin Sorbo
Kevin Sorbo
Kevin David Sorbo is an American actor best known for the roles of Hercules in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda and Kull in Kull the Conqueror.-Early life:...
(Hercules) and Burton Gilliam
Burton Gilliam
Burton Gilliam is an American actor.-Career:Prior to acting, Gilliam was a member of the Coast Guard's boxing team and reportedly posted a record of 201 wins out of 217 fights during his enlistment. Gilliam was credited with winning more Golden Gloves bouts than anyone in its history at that time...
(Blazing Saddles). Many local locations were used, including a restaurant and gazebo on the town square, and a nearby private lake (dubbed 'Lost Lake' in the film). Several Eustace residents were used as extras. According to the script, 'Eustace' was retained as the name of the town setting depicted in the scenes shot in Eustace. 'Fire From Below' was released in 2009.