Blackwell Authority

Blackwell is a middle-income village of 211 with home prices 3.5× below the Texas median.

Blackwell, Texas

Blackwell is one of the smaller incorporated places in Coke County, Texas, with a population of 211. Median household income is $74,219.

Definition and scope

Located in Coke County, Texas, Blackwell operates within Texas's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 19.

Who lives here

Blackwell has approximately 211 residents. The median age is 45.6 years. Roughly 71% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $82,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 79.1%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 18.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Blackwell is $74,219. Poverty rate stands at 1.9%. Educational attainment: 47.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Blackwell:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

Chadbourne Ranch Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Coke County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Blackwell sits at an elevation of 2,121 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.