{{Use American English|date=June 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | official_name = Itasca, Texas | settlement_type = City | motto = "The Big Little Town"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biglittletowntx.com/|title= Itasca Texas |publisher= Itasca Texas |access-date= October 3, 2012}}</ref> | image_skyline = Itasca, Texas.JPG | image_caption = | image_map = TXMap-doton-Itasca.PNG | mapsize = 250px | map_caption = Location of Itasca, Texas | image_map1 = Hill County Itasca.svg | map_caption1 = <!-- Location --> | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = United States | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Texas | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name2 = Hill <!-- Government --> | government_footnotes = | government_type = | leader_title = | leader_name = | established_title = | established_date = | established_title2 = <!-- Incorporated (town) --> | established_date2 = 1885<ref name="Itasca Texas"/> <!-- Area --> | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_48.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> | area_total_km2 = 3.21 | area_land_km2 = 3.21 | area_water_km2 = 0.00 | area_total_sq_mi = 1.24 | area_land_sq_mi = 1.24 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 <!-- Population --> | population_as_of = 2020 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 1562 | population_density_km2 = auto | population_density_sq_mi = auto <!-- General information --> | timezone = Central (CST) | utc_offset = -6 | timezone_DST = CDT | utc_offset_DST = -5 | elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | elevation_ft = 689 | coordinates = {{coord|32|09|31|N|97|08|52|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} | postal_code_type = ZIP code | postal_code = 76055 | area_code = 254 | blank_name = FIPS code | blank_info = 48-37084<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> | blank1_name = GNIS feature ID | blank1_info = 2410124<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2410124}}</ref> | website = [http://www.biglittletowntx.com/ http://www.biglittletowntx.com/] | footnotes = }} '''Itasca''' {{IPAc-en|aɪ|ˈ|t|æ|s|k|ə}} {{respell|eye|TAS|kə}} is a city in Hill County in Northern Central Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,562.
==History== Itasca began as a railroad station for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad in 1881, and was incorporated in 1885.<ref name="Itasca Texas">{{cite web|url= https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hji04|title= Itasca Texas |publisher=Texas State Historical Association|access-date= October 3, 2012}}</ref>
In the 1984 Willie Nelson film ''Songwriter'', Willie's character mentions as a joke that he's going to "a weavers convention in Itasca, Texas".
==Geography==
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|1.2|sqmi|km2}}, all land. The town's theme seen on some of its signs and its website is the "Big Little Town." Located off I-35W, south of Fort Worth, and north of Waco, Itasca is the approximate midway point between the two cities.
===Climate=== The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Itasca has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=505414&cityname=Itasca%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Itasca, Texas]</ref>
==Demographics== {{US Census population | 1890 = 548 | 1900 = 1277 | 1910 = 1356 | 1920 = 1599 | 1930 = 1665 | 1940 = 1759 | 1950 = 1718 | 1960 = 1383 | 1970 = 1483 | 1980 = 1600 | 1990 = 1523 | 2000 = 1503 | 2010 = 1644 | 2020 = 1562 | footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> | align = right | align-fn = center }}
===2020 census===
As of the 2020 census, Itasca had a population of 1,562 residents and 363 families residing in the city. The median age was 37.5 years, 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18, and 16.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.1 males age 18 and over.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0133P%2CDP1_0137P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=place%3A37084&in=state%3A48|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=February 12, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=place%3A37084&in=state%3A48|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=February 12, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>
There were 537 households in Itasca, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 50.5% were married-couple households, 16.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 26.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
There were 619 housing units, of which 13.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 11.1%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
{| class="wikitable" |+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census<ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=place%3A37084&in=state%3A48|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=February 12, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref> ! Race !! Number !! Percent |- | White || 831 || 53.2% |- | Black or African American || 187 || 12.0% |- | American Indian and Alaska Native || 18 || 1.2% |- | Asian || 10 || 0.6% |- | Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 0 || 0.0% |- | Some other race || 305 || 19.5% |- | Two or more races || 211 || 13.5% |- | ''Hispanic or Latino (of any race)'' || 629 || 40.3% |}
===2000 census=== As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,503 people, 549 households, and 384 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,242.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 612 housing units at an average density of {{convert|506.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 64.54% White, 17.03% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 16.10% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.41% of the population.
There were 549 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,050, and the median income for a family was $34,241. Males had a median income of $26,200 versus $22,045 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,443. About 15.2% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.6% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over. ==Education== The city is served by the Itasca Independent School District. The district has three schools, Itasca High School, Itasca Middle School, and Itasca Elementary School.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.itascaisd.org/|title= Itasca Independent School District |publisher= Itasca Independent School District |access-date= October 3, 2012}}</ref>
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==External links== {{Commons category|Itasca, Texas}} <!-- for current and future use if material is uploaded --> * [http://www.itascatx.com/ Community website] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20061012010547/http://www.itasca.k12.tx.us/ Itasca ISD] * [http://www.city-data.com/city/Itasca-Texas.html City-Data.com] * [https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hji04 Texas State Historical Association: ITASCA, TX]
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