Texas State Almanac - General information about Texas from NETSTATE.COM (original) (raw)
The Texas Almanac presents a general overview of the State of Texas.
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| Sources... The United States Census Bureau, July 10, 2001.Texas. T, Vol. 19. Chicago: World Book, Inc., 186. PAGE. Print.Carpenter, Alan, and Carl Provorse. The World Almanac of the U.S.A.. Mahwah: World Almanac Books, 1996. Print. | |||
| Admitted to Union | December 29, 1845 | ||
| Capital | Austin, [ Find out more... ] | ||
| Nickname | Lone Star State, Beef State, Banner State, [ Find out more... ] | ||
| Motto | Friendship, [ Find out more... ] | ||
| Total area including land and water | 268,601 square miles | Rank among states | 2nd |
| Land area | 261,914 square miles | Rank among states | 2nd |
| Water area | 6,687 square miles | Rank among states | 9th |
| Greatest distance East to West | 774 miles | ||
| Greatest distance North to South | 737 miles | ||
| Highest point | 8,749 feet (Guadalupe Peak) | Rank among states | 14th |
| Lowest point | Sea level (Gulf of Mexico) | Rank among states | 3rd |
| Mean elevation | 1,700 feet | Rank among states | 17th |
| Highest recorded temperature | 120 degrees on August 12, 1936 at Seymour | ||
| Lowest recorded temperature | -23 degrees on February 8, 1933 at Seminole | ||
| Highest monthly average temperature | 98.5 degrees | Rank among states | 4th |
| Lowest monthly average temperature | 21.7 degrees | Rank among states | 29th |
| Average yearly precipitation (rain & snow) | 27 inches | Rank among states | |
| Population (U.S. Census, April, 2000) | 20,851,820 | Rank among states | 2nd |
| Population per square mile (Population/Land area) | 79.61 | Rank among states | 28th |
| Ten largest cities by populationState Capital in red (U.S. Census, April, 2000) | 1. Houston 1,953,631 6. Fort Worth 534,694 2. Dallas 1,188,580 7. Arlington 332,969 3. San Antonio 1,144,646 8. Corpus Christi 277,454 4. Austin 656,562 9. Plano 222,030 5. El Paso 563,662 10. Garland 215,768 | ||
| Median age | 30.8 | ||
| Average lifetime (1979-1981) | 73.64 | Rank among states | 32nd |
| Total crimes reported per 100,000 people (1992-1993) | 6,439.1 | Rank among states | 6th |
| Violent crimes reported per 100,000 people (1992-1993) | 762.1 | Rank among states | 15th |
| Property crimes reported per 100,000 people (1992-1993) | 5,677.0 | Rank among states | 6th |
| Per capita income (2000) Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce | $27,752 | Rank among states | 24th |
| Disposable per capita personal income (income minus taxes) (2000) Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce | $24,263 | Rank among states | 19th |
| Median household income (1993) | $28,727 | Rank among states | 33rd |
Additional Information
Texas Almanac 2012-2013, edited by Elizabeth Cruce Alvarez and Robert Plocheck. 99 pages. Publisher: Texas State Historical Assn; 66th Edition (November 8, 2011)
First published in 1857, the Texas Almanac has a long history of chronicling the Lone Star State and its residents. The Almanac's 66th edition is printed in full color and includes hundreds of photographs from every region of the state. Color maps of the state and each of its 254 counties show relief, major and minor roads, waterways, parks, and other attractions. Each county map is accompanied by a profile outlining that county's history, physical features, recreation, population, and economy.
In addition to the sections on history and government, population and demographics, the natural environment, sports and recreation, business and transportation, oil and minerals, agriculture, science and health, education, culture and the arts, obituaries of notable Texans, and a pronunciation guide to town and county names, the Texas Almanac 2012–2013 includes the following special articles and data:
- An article on the birth of the Austin music scene and the influence on it by legendary musician Willie Nelson, written by Nelson biographer Joe Nick Patoski. The Austin music scene is recognized worldwide through Austin City Limits, the longest running music program on American television.
- A history of the Civil War in Texas to mark the 150th year since the beginning of that conflict. Composed by Texana writer Mike Cox, the article highlights the unique aspects of the war in Texas, such as the Great Hanging at Gainesville and the Battle of Palmito Ranch.
- Newly released 2010 population figures.
- A complete history of voter turnout in Texas going back to 1866.
- A history of professional football in Texas.
- Comprehensive lists of high school football and basketball championships, Texas Olympians, and Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees.
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