Caddo Mills is a city in Hunt County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,338 at the 2010 census, up from 1,149 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Caddo Mills is located in western Hunt County at (33.064748, –96.229040). Texas State Highway 66 passes through the center of the city, leading northeast to Greenville, the county seat, and southwest the same distance to Royse City. Downtown Dallas is southwest of Caddo Mills.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, , or 0.25%, is covered by water. West Caddo Creek, part of the Sabine River watershed, flows through the southwest corner of the city.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,495 people, 583 households, and 435 families residing in the city.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 1,149 people, 459 households, and 335 families were residing in the city. The population density was 439.2 people per square mile (169.3/km2). The 494 housing units averaged 188.8 per square mile (72.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White; Hispanics or Latinos of any race made up 8.03% of the population.
Of the 459 households, 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were not families. About 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50, and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was distributed as 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $15,071, and for a family was $23,516. Males had a median income of $26,979 versus $19,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,531. About 6.4% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The city is served by the Caddo Mills Independent School District.
Transportation
Major highways
Interstate 30
U.S. Highway 67 (runs concurrent with Interstate 30)
State Highway 66
Air
The city of Caddo Mills owns the Caddo Mills Municipal Airport, which provides general-aviation services to the area.
Notable people
Guy Benton Johnson, sociologist
