Bixby, Texas facts for kids
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Bixby, Texas
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Location of Bixby, Texas
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| 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) |
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| • Total | 352 |
| • Density | 220/sq mi (81.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-08410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1330729 |
Bixby is a small community in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population data, even if it's not a full city or town. In 2020, about 352 people lived in Bixby. It is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen area.
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Where is Bixby Located?
Bixby is found in the southern part of Texas. Its exact location is 26°8′36″N 97°51′26″W / 26.14333°N 97.85722°W. This means it's at 26.143269 degrees North latitude and 97.857239 degrees West longitude.
Size of Bixby
The community of Bixby covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
How Many People Live in Bixby?
The number of people living in Bixby has changed over the years. The United States Census counts the population every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 356 | — | |
| 2010 | 504 | 41.6% | |
| 2020 | 352 | −30.2% | |
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Bixby was first officially counted as a census-designated place before the year 2000.
Population in 2020
In the 2020 census, Bixby had a population of 352 people. Most of the people living in Bixby are of Hispanic or Latino background. They made up almost 90% of the population in 2020.
Education in Bixby
Students in Bixby attend schools run by the La Feria Independent School District. This district provides public education for the community.
In addition, special schools called magnet schools are available. These schools are operated by the South Texas Independent School District and offer unique learning programs to students in the area.
