The history of Maydelle City is a brief one. While the town itself was founded just over two decades ago, it was home to pioneer families dating back to the 1840s. Early residents included the Herndons, Odoms, Allens, Dendys, Wallaces, Moores, Roaches, and Watsons. Today, the town is a thriving center for manufacturing, agriculture, and education.
The 2010 census data show little change in the overall composition of the city, but it does reveal a change in the race and ethnicity of its residents. While black and Latino Americans still represent over twenty percent of the population, the Hispanic population has grown nearly twice as fast as the city's overall population. The Asian population is also growing rapidly, making up six percent of the population in 2010.
In 1858, the population was around 2000. According to the 1861 state almanac, Palestine was connected to the rest of Texas by rail. The state legislature commissioned construction of a "Metropolitan Railroad" from Texarkana to Austin, which would have passed through the city. The project was, however, interrupted by the American Civil War, so it has yet to be completed.
In 1850, the census was not comprehensive enough to record street addresses. Although there are some maps of the 1850 population, they are far from complete. In 1850, the census did not include street addresses, and so, the map shows that there were only individuals living in households. The average family size was two people and three adults. If you want to know more about Maydelle City, you can use the quick facts feature on the census map.