Boyd, Texas facts for kids
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Boyd, Texas
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Downtown Boyd
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Location of Boyd, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.10 sq mi (10.61 km2) |
| • Land | 4.10 sq mi (10.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
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| • Total | 1,416 |
| • Density | 345.37/sq mi (143.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76023
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-09748 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411715 |
Boyd is a town in Wise County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,416 people lived there. Boyd is located about 30 miles (48 km) northwest of the big cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.
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History of Boyd
Boyd was first settled by farmers in the early 1890s. It was originally called Greasy Bend. This name came from the local business of raising hogs. In 1893, a railroad called the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad came to town. The settlement was then renamed Parkhurst, after one of the railroad's officials. Soon after, the town changed its name again to Boyd. This was also named after another railroad official. The change helped avoid confusion with a nearby place called Park Springs.
Geography of Boyd
Boyd covers a total area of about 4.1 square miles (10.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Boyd
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 410 | — | |
| 1930 | 342 | −16.6% | |
| 1940 | 496 | 45.0% | |
| 1950 | 550 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 581 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 695 | 19.6% | |
| 1980 | 889 | 27.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,041 | 17.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,099 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,207 | 9.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,416 | 17.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,757 | 45.6% | |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,416 people living in Boyd. There were 442 households and 344 families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Boyd in 2020. "NH" means Non-Hispanic.
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,060 | 74.86% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 13 | 0.92% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 16 | 1.13% |
| Asian (NH) | 4 | 0.28% |
| Other Race (NH) | 4 | 0.28% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 57 | 4.03% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 262 | 18.5% |
| Total | 1,416 |
Education in Boyd
The Boyd Independent School District serves the town of Boyd. This school district has four schools: an elementary school, an intermediate school, a middle school, and a high school. In 2011, a new Boyd High School building was finished. It is three times bigger than the old one. This was needed because more students were joining the schools.
Boyd High School Sports
The Boyd High School football team is called the Boyd Yellowjackets. They won state championships in 1983 and 2004. They also made it to the state finals in 1999. The Lady Jacket basketball team went to the state finals in 1980 and 2001. The Boys Cross Country team went to the state meet in 2014-2015. In 2023, the Boyd High School baseball team became the state champions.
Famous People from Boyd
- Murry Hammond is a musician from the rock band the Old 97's.
- Peter Mayhew was an actor. He was famous for playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars movies.
- Billy Joe Tolliver was a football player. He played as a quarterback for Texas Tech and the San Diego Chargers.
See also
In Spanish: Boyd (Texas) para niños
