Anson, Texas facts for kids
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Anson, Texas
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Jones County Courthouse
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Jones |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.76 sq mi (7.16 km2) |
| • Land | 2.76 sq mi (7.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,294 |
| • Density | 830.26/sq mi (320.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79501
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-03372 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409713 |
Anson is a city located in Jones County, Texas, United States. It is the main city, also known as the county seat, of Jones County. In 2020, about 2,294 people lived there.
Anson is part of the larger Abilene, Texas metropolitan area. The city was first called "Jones City". In 1882, its name was changed to "Anson" to honor Anson Jones. He was the last president of the Republic of Texas.
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Exploring Anson's Location
Anson is found in the middle of Jones County. Several major roads, called U.S. highways, go through the city. U.S. Route 83 and U.S. Route 277 run north and south through the city's center. They are known as Commercial Avenue.
U.S. Route 180 crosses the city on 17th Street. These highways connect Anson to other towns. For example, US 83 goes northwest about 36 miles to Aspermont. US 277 heads northeast about 15 miles to Stamford. Both highways together lead southeast about 24 miles to Abilene. US 180 goes east about 36 miles to Albany and west about 61 miles to Snyder.
Land and Water in Anson
Anson covers a total area of about 7.2 square kilometers (2.76 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.12%, is water. The city is part of the Brazos River watershed. This means that water from the city eventually flows into the Brazos River. Carter Creek crosses the southeastern part of Anson. The northern part of the city drains into Redmud Creek.
Anson's Weather and Climate
The weather in Anson usually has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool. Anson has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often marked as Cfa on climate maps. It means the area gets a good amount of rain all year. It also has hot summers.
| Climate data for Anson, Texas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1898–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 88 (31) |
95 (35) |
100 (38) |
101 (38) |
113 (45) |
114 (46) |
110 (43) |
112 (44) |
109 (43) |
104 (40) |
92 (33) |
89 (32) |
114 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 78.6 (25.9) |
82.8 (28.2) |
88.9 (31.6) |
93.3 (34.1) |
99.7 (37.6) |
101.4 (38.6) |
103.6 (39.8) |
103.2 (39.6) |
98.6 (37.0) |
93.5 (34.2) |
84.1 (28.9) |
78.4 (25.8) |
106.0 (41.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57.3 (14.1) |
61.6 (16.4) |
69.1 (20.6) |
78.4 (25.8) |
85.7 (29.8) |
92.8 (33.8) |
95.6 (35.3) |
95.1 (35.1) |
87.7 (30.9) |
78.5 (25.8) |
66.6 (19.2) |
57.9 (14.4) |
77.2 (25.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 43.3 (6.3) |
47.1 (8.4) |
54.6 (12.6) |
63.7 (17.6) |
72.2 (22.3) |
80.0 (26.7) |
83.3 (28.5) |
82.9 (28.3) |
75.3 (24.1) |
64.8 (18.2) |
53.1 (11.7) |
44.7 (7.1) |
63.8 (17.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29.4 (−1.4) |
32.7 (0.4) |
40.1 (4.5) |
49.0 (9.4) |
58.6 (14.8) |
67.2 (19.6) |
71.0 (21.7) |
70.6 (21.4) |
63.0 (17.2) |
51.2 (10.7) |
39.6 (4.2) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
50.3 (10.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 17.3 (−8.2) |
20.3 (−6.5) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
34.6 (1.4) |
46.1 (7.8) |
59.2 (15.1) |
64.9 (18.3) |
63.4 (17.4) |
51.3 (10.7) |
36.7 (2.6) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
19.1 (−7.2) |
13.1 (−10.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 3 (−16) |
−5 (−21) |
9 (−13) |
26 (−3) |
35 (2) |
48 (9) |
55 (13) |
50 (10) |
32 (0) |
19 (−7) |
14 (−10) |
−12 (−24) |
−12 (−24) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.03 (26) |
1.41 (36) |
1.53 (39) |
1.95 (50) |
3.32 (84) |
3.56 (90) |
2.46 (62) |
2.58 (66) |
2.26 (57) |
2.50 (64) |
1.46 (37) |
1.37 (35) |
25.43 (646) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.9 (2.3) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.2 (3.0) |
0.8 (2.0) |
3.8 (9.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 51.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Anson's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 495 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,842 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,425 | −22.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,093 | 46.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,338 | 11.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,708 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,890 | 6.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,615 | −9.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,831 | 8.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,644 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,556 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,430 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,294 | −5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, Anson had 2,294 people living in the city. There were 869 households and 532 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,258 | 54.84% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 47 | 2.05% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 11 | 0.48% |
| Asian (NH) | 14 | 0.61% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 4 | 0.17% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 84 | 3.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 876 | 38.19% |
| Total | 2,294 |
Fun Traditions in Anson
Anson is famous for its "Texas Cowboys' Christmas Ball". This is a special three-night event held just before Christmas. The very first ball happened in 1885 at M.G. Rhodes' Star Hotel in Anson. It was held every year until 1890, when the hotel burned down.
The event happened sometimes after that. But it stopped completely during Prohibition, a time when alcohol was illegal. A teacher named Leonora Barrett brought the event back in 1940. The dance is still held today in Pioneer Hall. This hall was built during the Great Depression as a Works Progress Administration project. The music is often played by Michael Martin Murphey and his band.
The "No Dancing" Law
Anson might have been the inspiration for the movie "Footloose". For a long time, the city had a "no dancing" law. This law was only lifted for the annual Christmas dance. In 1987, people worked to change this rule. They wanted to allow supervised dancing. This effort was successful. The story of this conflict became a book. It is called No Dancin' In Anson: An American Story of Race and Social Change. It was written by University of Texas professor Ricardo Ainslie.
Education in Anson
The city of Anson is served by the Anson Independent School District. Students in Anson attend schools within this district. The city is also home to the Anson High School Tigers.
Famous People from Anson
- Omar Burleson – A former U.S. representative who was born in Anson.
- Greg Glazner – A poet who won the Walt Whitman Award. He was born in Anson.
- Jeannie C. Riley – A Country music singer who was born in Anson.
Gallery
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Historic First United Methodist Church in Anson, Texas
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Downtown Anson south of the courthouse at sunset
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U.S. Post Office in Anson
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Opera house
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See also
In Spanish: Anson (Texas) para niños
