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Abilene Metropolitan Area
The Abilene metropolitan statistical area is a metropolitan statistical area in west-central Texas that covers three counties— Taylor, Jones, and Callahan. As of the 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 176,579. Counties * Callahan * Jones * Taylor Communities Places with more than 100,000 people * Abilene (Principal city) Places with 5,000 to 100,000 people * Dyess AFB Places with 2,500 to 5,000 people * Clyde * Merkel * Stamford (partial) Places with 1,000 to 2,500 people * Anson * Baird * Hamlin (partial) * Potosi * Tye Places with fewer than 1,000 people * Buffalo Gap * Cross Plains * Hawley *Impact * Lawn * Lueders * Putnam * Trent * Tuscola Unincorporated places * Avoca * Caps * Cottonwood *Eula * Nugent * Ovalo * View * Hamby Demographics As of the census of 2000, 160,245 people, 58,475 households, and 40,799 families were residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 81.52% White, 6.83% African American, 0.57% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 7.8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metropolitan Statistical Area
In the United States, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. Such regions are neither legally incorporated as a city or town would be, nor are they legal administrative divisions like counties or separate entities such as states; because of this, the precise definition of any given metropolitan area can vary with the source. The statistical criteria for a standard metropolitan area were defined in 1949 and redefined as metropolitan statistical area in 1983. A typical metropolitan area is centered on a single large city that wields substantial influence over the region (e.g., New York City or Chicago). However, some metropolitan areas contain more than one large city with no single municipality holding a substantially dominant position (e.g., Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Virginia Beach–Norfolk–Newport News (Hampton Roads), Riverside–San B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anson, Texas
Anson is a city in and the county seat of Jones County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,430 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas metropolitan area. Originally named "Jones City", the town was renamed "Anson" in 1882 in honor of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas. Geography Anson is located in central Jones County at (32.755529, −99.896301). Three U.S. highways pass through the city. U.S. Routes 83 and 277 run north–south through the center as Commercial Avenue, while U.S. Route 180 crosses on 17th Street. US 83 leads northwest to Aspermont, while US 277 leads northeast to Stamford, and the highways together lead southeast to Abilene. US 180 leads east to Albany and west to Snyder. According to the United States Census Bureau, Anson has a total area of , of which , or 0.12%, are water. The city is part of the Brazos River watershed, with the southeast corner of the city crossed by Carter Creek, and the norther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuscola, Texas
Tuscola is a city in Taylor County, Texas, United States. The population was 742 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Tuscola is located at (32.209060, –99.797126). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.9 km), all of it land. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Tuscola has a humid subtropical climate, ''Cfa'' on climate maps. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 850 people, 305 households, and 203 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 714 people, 273 households, and 202 families residing in the city. The population density was 971.2 people per square mile (372.5/km). There were 307 housing units at an average density of 417.6 per square ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trent, Texas
Trent is a town in Taylor County, Texas, United States that was established in 1881. The population was 337 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Trent, Texas was named in honor of West Texas pioneer and cattleman, Isaac Riley Trent. Geography Trent is located at (32.487508, –100.123639). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.1 km), all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 295 people, 78 households, and 48 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, 318 people, 130 households, and 86 families resided in the town. The population density was 775.7 people per square mile (299.5/km). The 150 housing units averaged 365.9 per square mile (141.3/km). The racial makeup A race is a categorization of humans based on shared physical or social qualities into groups generally viewed as distinct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Putnam, Texas
Putnam is a town in Callahan County, Texas, United States. The population was 94 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Putnam is located in northeastern Callahan County at (32.370560, −99.194613). Interstate 20 passes through the town, leading west to Baird, the county seat, and east 12 miles to Cisco. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Putnam has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 63 people, 41 households, and 26 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 88 people, 39 households, and 23 families residing in the town. The population density was 86.9 people per squa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lueders, Texas
Lueders is a city in Jones and Shackelford counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 346 at the 2010 census. The portion of Lueders located in Jones County is part of the Abilene, Texas metropolitan area. Geography Lueders is located in eastern Jones County. The city limits extend east to include with zero population in Shackelford County. The city has a total area of , all land. Texas State Highway 6 passes through the city on Main Street, leading northwest to Stamford and southeast to Albany. The Clear Fork of the Brazos River passes just south of the city limits. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 258 people, 118 households, and 60 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, 125 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 485.4 people per square mile (186.8/km). There were 168 housing units at an average density of 271.8 per square mile (104.6/km). T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawn, Texas
Lawn is a town in Taylor County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 314. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Lawn is located at (32.135405, –99.748066). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.5 km2), all of it land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 311 people, 145 households, and 92 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 353 people, 137 households, and 100 families residing in the town. The population density was 625.5 people per square mile (243.4/km2). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 287.1 per square mile (111.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.88% White, 0.28% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.57% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Impact, Texas
Impact is a town in Taylor County, Texas, United States. The population was 35 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Impact is located at (32.500573, –99.744790). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2), all of it land. History The area that became known as Impact began as a poultry farm owned by advertising businessman Dallas Perkins. Prior to 1960, liquor sales were prohibited in all cities and counties surrounding Abilene.Beer and Impact, Texas – AllBusiness.com. The prohibition of legal liquor sales encouraged bootleggers to produce illegal liquor commonly called " |
Hawley, Texas
Hawley is a city in Jones County, Texas, United States. The population was 634 at the 2010 census. Named for Congressman Robert B. Hawley, it is part of the Abilene metropolitan area. Geography Hawley is located in southeastern Jones County at (32.612023, –99.813315). U.S. Routes 83 and 277, running concurrently, pass through the southwest side of the city, leading northwest to Anson, the county seat, and southeast to Abilene. According to the United States Census Bureau, Hawley has a total area of , of which , or 0.25%, is covered by water. The Clear Fork of the Brazos River flows through the city, south of the center. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 545 people, 253 households, and 130 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, 646 people, 239 households, and 184 families resided in the city. The population density was 219.7 people per square mile (84.8/km). The 264 housing units averaged 89.8/sq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross Plains, Texas
Cross Plains is a town in Callahan County, Texas, United States. The population was 982 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Cross Plains is located in southeastern Callahan County at (32.126467, –99.164677). State highways 36 and 206 cross in the southern part of town, with Highway 36 leading northwest to Abilene and southeast to Comanche, while Highway 206 leads northeast to Cisco and southwest to Coleman. According to the United States Census Bureau, Cross Plains has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 899 people, 477 households, and 294 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,068 people, 432 households, and 285 families residing in the town. The population density was 893.1 people per square mile (343.6/km2). There were 554 housing units at an average density of 463.3 per square mile (178.3/km ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffalo Gap, Texas
Buffalo Gap is an incorporated town in Taylor County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 464 at the 2010 census. It is the former county seat of Taylor County, having been supplanted in 1883 by the much larger Abilene to its north. Abilene won the referendum to be the county seat by a vote of 905–269. Buffalo Gap is the home of the large Buffalo Gap Historic Village, open year-round to visitors. History The town noted in the 1960s and 1970s for its restaurants and the fact that it was one of two "wet" spots in Taylor County where alcoholic beverages could be sold. Deutschlander Freshwater Catfish Company and the Bar B Q Barn still operate today. The Shades of Hope Treatment Center in Buffalo Gap specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, and has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Geography Buffalo Gap is located at (32.281044, –99.829265). According to the United States Census Burea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tye, Texas
Tye is a city in Taylor County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,242 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Tye is located at (32.453324, –99.866993). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.1 km), all land. City History About 1900 the T & P Railroad held a contest to select a name for one of the communities along its route. The town name chosen was Tye. It is in honor of John P. Tye, a Methodist minister who happened to be the first postmaster of the town. Before 1900 the town name had been Tebo. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Tye has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,176 people, 415 households, and 319 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
