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Detailed Information about Groesbeck, TX

This document provides detailed information about Groesbeck, Texas, including neighborhood information, crime rates, demographics, community information, and what the city is known for.

Neighborhood Information

Groesbeck is a small city in Limestone County with a sparse suburban feel, where most residents own their homes. The city offers a mix of home styles, including Minimal Traditional, ranch-style, and bungalows, with most homes built between 1940 and 1990. The community is described as a quintessential small town where neighbors know and take care of each other. It is an attractive location for those seeking a hobby farm or a disconnect from city life.

Crime Rates

Groesbeck's crime profile is relatively favorable compared to state and national averages. The violent crime rate is approximately 1.92 per 1,000 residents — well below both the Texas average (4.76) and the national average (4.0). Property crime is 24.75 per 1,000 residents, slightly above the national average (20.0) but below the Texas average (28.68). The overall City-Data crime index is 154, approximately 1.5 times lower than the U.S. average. Long-term trends show increasing violent crime and decreasing property crime. No murders were reported in the most recent data year.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Groesbeck was 3,631. The 2025 estimate is ~3,960–3,974 at approximately +0.38%/yr. DataUSA shows near-flat growth 2022–2023 (−0.74%); third-party projections show moderate recovery. The city has a diverse population.

  • Racial Composition: The largest racial groups are White (42.9%) and Black or African American (36.7%), followed by a significant Hispanic population (17.8%).
  • Median Age: The median age is 35.6 years, which is in line with the state average.
  • Income: The median household income is approximately $54,615 (2023 data), below the Texas state average, but has been experiencing growth (2024 estimates reach ~$61,571).

Community Information

Groesbeck is the county seat of Limestone County and has a long history as a trade center for area farms and ranches. The city has a variety of community resources, including a public library, a convention center, and several parks. The Groesbeck Independent School District serves the city (see schools.md for current ratings). The city also has a medical center with a critical care facility and an emergency room.

Notable 2024–2026 Developments: - Prairie Hill Wind Farm (~$330M): Engie North America is developing a 100-turbine, 300 MW wind farm spanning ~35,000 acres between Mart and Groesbeck. The project is a major source of property tax revenue and lease payments flowing into Limestone County and already supplying power to customers including Walmart. - Fibrix Filtration (opened 2022) continues to operate in the Groesbeck industrial park, actively hiring for manufacturing positions as of 2025–2026.

What Groesbeck is Known For

Groesbeck is known for its rich history and its connection to several key figures and events in Texas history:

  • Fort Parker: The area is home to Old Fort Parker, the site of the 1836 kidnapping of Cynthia Ann Parker, who later became the mother of Quanah Parker — the last major Comanche chief to surrender to U.S. authorities (1875).
  • Railroad History: The city was established as a railroad town by the Houston and Texas Central Railway in the 1870s.
  • Juneteenth Celebrations: Groesbeck has a long history of celebrating Juneteenth, with early celebrations drawing large crowds.
  • Million Dollar Courthouse: The Limestone County Courthouse, completed in 1924 and designed by R.H. Stuckey of Midwest Engineering Company, is a Classical Revival landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its extravagant cost for a county of its size earned it the "Million Dollar Courthouse" nickname.

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