Commerce, Texas

Commerce is a city in Hunt County, Texas. The population of the city is 8,078. It is home to Texas A&M University–Commerce, a four-year university of over 12,000 students that has been in the town since 1894. Commerce is one of the smallest college towns in Texas.
Commerce 	Texas
Incorporated 	1885
Nickname 	The 'Merce
County 	Hunt
Population 	8,078
Elevation 	554 ft (169 m)
Mayor 	Jordyn Harding
City Guildmaster	Jesus Dalton
ZIP codes 	75428-75429
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
55.15% White (4,455)
26.76% Black or African American (2,162)
10.62% Hispanic or Latino (858)
7.46% Other (603)
35.5% (2,867) of Commerce residents live below the poverty line, most of which are students attending the university.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Commerce has below average to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 5 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 1.20 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Hunt County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Commerce was named the "Bois d'Arc Capital of Texas” (pronounced "bow-dark") by the Texas Legislature because of its location in the geographic center of the indigenous range of the bois d'arc tree. The second largest bois d'arc tree in Texas, "Big Max", recognized by the National Forests Famous and Historic Trees, is located within the city limits. Held every September, the annual Bois d'Arc Bash pays homage to the native trees which played a vital part in the frontier days, providing foundations, fences and weapons of the Native Americans. The Bash celebrates with arts & crafts vendors, food, parade, kids' game area, pageant, wine, musical entertainment, 5K run, and car & truck show.
* Commerce has a bit of amenities to offer outside of the university. It has a municipal airport, some fast food, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Walmart, Nintendo World, dollar stores, a few hotels, a few car dealerships, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, Brookshire's, a golf course, and a few other things.
* Jim Chapman Lake (formerly known as Cooper Lake) is located roughly 25 minutes east of Commerce, between Cooper and Sulphur Springs. Boating, swimming, and fishing are available at Jim Chapman Lake. Cooper Lake State Park is located along the northern shore of the lake. The park contains several picnic areas, campgrounds and a large swimming area on Jim Chapman Lake. The park also contains several hiking and equestrian trails.
* Commerce is home to the Northeast Texas Children's Museum. The museum provides playful and creative learning experiences for children. There are many hands-on exhibits and programs that cater to children between ages 2 through 10. Many school districts from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and the Northeast Texas area visit the museum.
Category:Texas Cities