Bovina, Texas facts for kids
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Bovina, Texas
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Grain Elevator in Bovina
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 Bovina, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Parmer |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1899 |
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| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,068 ft (1,240 m) |
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| • Total | 1,699 |
| • Density | 1,508.49/sq mi (582.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79009
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| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-09628 |
Bovina is a small city in Parmer County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,700 people lived there.
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History of Bovina
Bovina started as a camp for the XIT Ranch, which was a very large cattle ranch. This camp was called the Hay Hook Line Camp. The ranch headquarters was one of the first buildings in the county.
In 1898, a railroad was built through the ranch. A special stop was made for cowboys to unload cottonseed, which was used to feed the cattle. Sometimes, the cottonseed would spill onto the tracks. This made the XIT cattle gather there. They would often lie down, making railroad workers get off their trains to move them.
Because of the cattle gathering, the place was first called "Bull Town." But on January 31, 1899, when a post office was opened, the name was changed to the more elegant "Bovina."
Where is Bovina Located?
Bovina is located in the Texas Panhandle region. Its exact coordinates are 34°30′49″N and 102°52′59″W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers about 1.18 square miles (3.05 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Bovina?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 612 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,029 | 68.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,428 | 38.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,499 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,549 | 3.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,874 | 21.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,868 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,699 | −9.0% | |
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Bovina's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 1,699 people living in Bovina. There were 412 households and 282 families in the city.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Bovina in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 217 | 12.77% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 17 | 1.0% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.12% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 3 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,460 | 85.93% |
| Total | 1,699 |
Bovina's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 United States Census, Bovina had 1,868 people. Most of the people living there were Hispanic or Latino (82.3%). White people made up 16.6% of the population. Other groups included Black, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people.
Famous People from Bovina
- Ben McCain, an actor
- Butch McCain, an actor (Ben's brother), who grew up in Bovina
Education in Bovina
Students in Bovina attend schools that are part of the Bovina Independent School District.
The high school's sports teams are called the Mustangs. Their school colors are maroon and white. Bovina's main rivals in sports are the nearby towns of Farwell and Friona.
See also
In Spanish: Bovina (Texas) para niños
