Bixby, Texas
Bixby, Texas | |
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 Location of Bixby, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 26°8′36″N 97°51′26″W / 26.14333°N 97.85722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.6 sq mi (4.3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 352 |
| • Density | 220/sq mi (82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-08410[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1330729[2] |
Bixby is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 352 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Bixby is located at 26°8′36″N 97°51′26″W / 26.14333°N 97.85722°W (26.143269, -97.857239).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 356 | — | |
| 2010 | 504 | 41.6% | |
| 2020 | 352 | −30.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] 1850–1900[5] 1910[6] 1920[7] 1930[8] 1940[9] 1950[10] 1960[11] 1970[12] 1980[13] 1990[14] 2000[15] 2010[16] 2020[17] | |||
Bixby first appeared as a census designated place prior to the 2000 U.S. Census.[15]
2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[18] | Pop 2010[19] | Pop 2020[20] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 78 | 101 | 28 | 21.91% | 20.04% | 7.95% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.28% | 0.00% | 0.85% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.57% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0.84% | 0.40% | 0.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 274 | 400 | 316 | 76.97% | 79.37% | 89.77% |
| Total | 356 | 504 | 352 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
At the 2000 census there were 356 people in 102 households, including 88 families, in the CDP. The population density was 216.4 inhabitants per square mile (83.6/km2). There were 126 housing units at an average density of 76.6 per square mile (29.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.46% White, 1.40% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 13.48% from other races, and 3.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 76.97%.[1]
Of the 102 households 51.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.7% were non-families. 11.8% of households were one person and 4.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.49 and the average family size was 3.81.
The age distribution was 37.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% 65 or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $12,639, and the median family income was $13,819. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $4,852. About 53.1% of families and 43.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 52.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Education
Bixby is served by the La Feria Independent School District.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.
References
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Bixby, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Bixby CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Bixby CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Bixby CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
