Aledo is a city in Parker County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,727 at the 2000 census.
The city is served by the Aledo Independent School District.
Geography
Aledo is located at 32°41′44″N 97°36′12″W / 32.69556°N 97.60333°W / 32.69556; -97.60333 (32.695429, -97.603441)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,727 people, 601 households, and 494 families residing in the city. The population density was 909.2 people per square mile (350.7/km²). There were 625 housing units at an average density of 329.2/sq mi (127.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.22% White, 0.29% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.58% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.55% of the population.
There were 601 households out of which 49.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,327, and the median income for a family was $56,897. Males had a median income of $41,193 versus $29,671 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,664. About 1.4% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Famous residents
Daniel Hunter, the man behind Electro-Pop band PlayRadioPlay! (Island Records).
Bill Paxton, actor, spent a few years living in Aledo before moving to Fort Worth, Texas.
David Barton, author, former teacher, political activist, and founder of WallBuilders currently resides in Aledo.[4]
Todd West, SportMod Race Car Driver (#14 Team), IMCA Racing
Ryan Christian - Running back/wide receiver for TCU Horned Frog football
Homer Norris - Author Parker County Prairie Sketchbook, Oil Painter, Lifelong Aledo Resident
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