Barton Creek, Texas facts for kids
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Barton Creek, Texas
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Location of Barton Creek, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Travis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2) |
| • Land | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,356 |
| • Density | 621/sq mi (241.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78735
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| FIPS code | 48-05750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852686 |
Barton Creek is a special kind of community in Travis County, Texas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 3,356 people lived there. Barton Creek is known for having a high average income per person. In fact, it ranks second in Texas for this.
Where is Barton Creek Located?
Barton Creek is found at these coordinates: 30.285534 degrees North and -97.865771 degrees West. This spot is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) west of downtown Austin.
The community covers a total area of 5.4 square miles (13.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 3,356 | — | |
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The population of Barton Creek was 3,356 people in 2020. This information comes from the United States Census.
Schools in Barton Creek
All students living in Barton Creek attend schools within the Austin Independent School District.
- Younger students go to Oak Hill Elementary School.
- Middle school students attend O'Henry Middle School.
- High school students go to Austin High School.
There is also a private school in Barton Creek. It's called St. Michael's Catholic Academy. This is a Catholic high school.
See also
- In Spanish: Barton Creek para niños
