Bishop Hills, Texas facts for kids
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Bishop Hills, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Potter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,498 ft (1,066 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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178 |
| • Density | 568.69/sq mi (219.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-08398 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411693 |
| Website | http://bishophillstx.org |
Bishop Hills is a small town located in Potter County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 211 people lived there. This was a slight increase from 193 people in 2010. Bishop Hills is part of the larger Amarillo area, which is a major city nearby.
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Where is Bishop Hills Located?
Bishop Hills is a small town, covering about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers) of land. It is located in the state of Texas. All of its area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Bishop Hills?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 210 | — | |
| 2010 | 193 | −8.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 178 | −7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 210 people living in Bishop Hills. These people lived in 84 different homes, and 67 of these were families. Most of the people living in Bishop Hills were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many of the homes in Bishop Hills were made up of married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18 years old. The average number of people living in one home was about 2.5.
The people in Bishop Hills were of different ages.
- About 22% were under 18 years old.
- About 36% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 46 years.
Education in Bishop Hills
Students living in Bishop Hills attend schools that are part of the Bushland Independent School District. This school district provides education for the children and teenagers in the area.
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See also
In Spanish: Bishop Hills para niños
