Munday, Texas facts for kids
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Munday, Texas
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Location of Munday, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,275 |
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1,275 |
| • Density | 893.48/sq mi (344.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76371
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-50040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1363481 |
Munday ( MUN-dee) is a city in Knox County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,275 at the 2019 census.
Geography
Munday is located at 33°26′57″N 99°37′34″W / 33.44917°N 99.62611°W (33.449292, -99.626028). It is situated at the junction of U.S. Highway 277, State Highway 222, and Farm Roads 1581 and 2811 in southeastern Knox County.
Munday is approximately 75 miles from both Abilene and Wichita Falls.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all of it land.
History
The community dates from 1893, when a store was built at the site. Originally known as Maud, it was renamed for postmaster R.P. Munday when the first post office was established in 1894. In 1903, West Munday merchants – separated by a thousand yards from East Munday, moved their buildings to east. The Wichita Valley Railroad arrived in 1906, the same year that the community incorporated. With 968 residents in 1910, Munday was easily the largest town in Knox County. By 1950, the population reached 2,270. The population slowly decreased throughout the latter half of the twentieth century. Attractions in Munday include a nine-hole golf course, county library, city park, and antique shops.
Cotton has continued to major agricultural crop in the Munday area and continues to be a significant component of the local economy. W. A. Earnest built a gin in 1900, and thereafter cotton processing remained significant, but Munday also became a center for vegetable processing, since irrigation encouraged local farmers to raise onions, potatoes, cucumbers, melons, and other produce. Texas A&M University opened a vegetable research center in Munday in 1971.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 956 | — | |
| 1920 | 998 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,318 | 32.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,545 | 17.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,270 | 46.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,978 | −12.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,726 | −12.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,738 | 0.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,600 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,527 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,300 | −14.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,275 | −1.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,300 people, a decrease of 14.87% since 2000 (227 people). The racial makeup of the town was 70.46% White (916 people), 7.00% African American (91 people), 0.46% Native American (6 people), 18.85% from other races (245 people), and 3.23% from two or more races (42 people). Hispanic or Latino of any race were 38.23% of the population (497 people).
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, Munday has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Education
The City of Munday is served by the Munday Consolidated Independent School District.
Munday High School is rated an Recognized campus by the Texas Education Agency (2010). The High School's mascot is the Moguls and school colors are purple and gold. The Mogul football team won the Class A State Championship in 1984, 2007, and 2012. The Mogulette track team won the State Championship 5 times; in '88,'89,'90,'91, and '99. They were also State Champions in Cross Country twice; in '88 and '89. The Mogul track team won State in '85,'88,'90,'91 and '11. They still hold the State record in the 1600 meter relay and were named to the UIL All Century Track Team. The Munday High School Purple Cloud Band has won the Texas 1A Honor Band Competition twice, in 1994 and 2000. Munday's One Act Play has advanced to the State OAP Meet 10 times, winning the State Championship in '93, 2nd runner-up in '97, and 1st runner-up in 2008. The school also has 3 State CX Debate championships. The 2019 competitors were Destyn Mauldin and Jonah Hernandez, Catalina Perry and Julie Valk also competed in the state meet and were only 2 points from finals while Jonah Hernandez and Destyn Mauldin were 4 away. Catalina Perry competed at the state Congress contest in 2020 and made it to the state finals and placed top 15.
See also
In Spanish: Munday (Texas) para niños
