Krum is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,157 at the 2010 census, more than doubling its 2000 census population of 1,984. By 2020, its population was 5,483.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 5,483 people, 1,844 households, and 1,216 families residing in the city. The median age was 34.2 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 10.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.5 males age 18 and over.
99.2% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.8% lived in rural areas.
There were 1,844 households in Krum, of which 46.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 59.5% were married-couple households, 12.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
There were 1,935 housing units, of which 4.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.2%.
+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census Race Number Percent White 4,246 77.4% Black or African American 144 2.6% American Indian and Alaska Native 51 0.9% Asian 51 0.9% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 0.1% Some other race 274 5.0% Two or more races 713 13.0% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,006 18.3% Education Krum is served by the Krum Independent School District.
Notable people The Quebe Sisters violin and vocal stars: Grace, Hulda and Sophia Quebe grew up in Krum.
References
Bibliography Della Isbell Davis, Krum, Texas the Story of a Small Town (originally published in 1976). Kathleen E. and Clifton R. St. Clair, eds., Little Towns of Texas (Jacksonville, Texas: Jayroe Graphic Arts, 1982).
External links City of Krum official website Krum Heritage Museum Krum United Methodist Church register, 1886-1925, hosted by the Portal to Texas History