Nazareth, Texas

According to directoryaah.com, Nazareth, Texas is a small city that is located in the Texas Panhandle in the United States. It is situated on the northern edge of the High Plains, just south of Amarillo. The city has an elevation of 3,400 feet and experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters.

Nazareth was first settled in 1875 by ranchers from Missouri and Arkansas. The town was officially incorporated in 1889, and by 1900 its population had grown to 486 people. During the early 20th century, Nazareth was known as a major center for cattle raising and farming. The economy also relied heavily on oil production until the mid-1980s when it declined significantly.

Today, Nazareth’s economy is based primarily on agriculture, ranching, and tourism. The city is home to several local businesses such as restaurants, banks, stores, and other service industries. It also hosts several annual events such as rodeos and festivals that attract visitors from all over the region.

The city is served by two school districts: Nazareth Independent School District (NISD) which serves students in grades kindergarten through twelve; and Dimmitt Independent School District (DISD) which serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. In addition to these public schools there are several private schools located within Nazareth’s boundaries including St. Joseph Catholic School and Nazareth Academy of Our Lady of Grace (NAOLG).

Nazareth boasts many historical landmarks including its historic downtown area which has been designated as a Texas Main Street City since 1999; Old Town Hall which dates back to the early 1900s; Pioneer Cemetery which contains graves from some of the earliest settlers; Niles Theatre which has been providing entertainment since 1916; Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church built in 1882; New Deal Park established during FDR’s New Deal era; and many more buildings that date back to different eras throughout history.

Population: 356. Estimated population in July 2020: 337 (-5.3% change)
Males: 190 (53.4%), Females: 166 (46.6%)

Castro County

Zip code: 79063

Median resident age: 32.4 years
Median household income: $36,875
Median house value: $52,500

Races in Nazareth:

Ancestries: German (59.6%), United States (7.9%), English (6.7%), Irish (3.9%), Dutch (2.5%).

Land area: 0.3 square miles

Population

Nazareth is a small town located in the Texas Panhandle, with a population of around 500 people. It is a rural community, with many of its residents employed in the agricultural sector. The median age of the population is 33.7 years, which is slightly higher than the national average. The majority of the people living in Nazareth are white Americans (93%), with a smaller number of African Americans (4%) and Hispanics (3%). The majority of households are married couples, with about one-third being single parent households. The median household income for Nazareth is $44,000, which is lower than both national and state averages. Education levels are slightly below average as well, with only about 10% of adults having obtained a college degree or higher level of education. Overall, Nazareth has an aging population that relies heavily on agriculture for employment and income. Despite this fact, its citizens have an optimistic outlook on life and maintain strong community ties through local events such as parades and festivals that bring everyone together throughout the year.

For population 25 years and over in Nazareth

• High school or higher: 89.2%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 25.1%
• Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
• Unemployed: 2.1%
• Mean travel time to work: 17.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Nazareth city

• Never married: 19.4%
• Now married: 68.1%
• Separated: 0.0%
• Widowed: 5.9%
• Divorced: 6.6%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +65 (+22.3%).

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