Boys Ranch, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boys Ranch
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 Boys Ranch
Location in Texas
Boys Ranch
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Oldham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,215 ft (980 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 282 |
| • Density | 176/sq mi (68.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
79010
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-09796 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586911 |
Boys Ranch is a special community in Oldham County, Texas. It is called a census-designated place because the government counts its population separately. It is also an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own city government.
Boys Ranch is located along U.S. Route 385. It is northeast of Vega, which is the main town of Oldham County. Even though it is unincorporated, Boys Ranch has its own post office with the ZIP code 79010. This community is a home for boys and girls aged 5 to 18.
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History of Boys Ranch
How Boys Ranch Started
Boys Ranch was created in 1939 by a man named Cal Farley. He was born on December 25, 1895, and passed away on February 19, 1967. Cal Farley started this place to help young people who needed a safe and supportive home.
In 2010, Boys Ranch became a new census-designated place (CDP). At that time, its population was 282 people.
About Cal Farley
Cal Farley was originally from Sexton, Iowa. His parents, Frank and Jennie Farley, later moved to a farm in Minnesota. Cal Farley moved to Amarillo in 1923. He was also known for his work in professional wrestling. He worked with famous wrestlers like Dory Funk and Dutch Mantel.
Geography of Boys Ranch
Boys Ranch covers a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Education at Boys Ranch
The community of Boys Ranch has its own school system. It is called the Boys Ranch Independent School District. This district includes three schools:
- Boys Ranch High School for older students
- Mimi Farley Elementary for younger children
- Blakemore Middle School for middle schoolers
Climate in Boys Ranch
Boys Ranch has a semi-arid climate. This means the area is usually dry, but it gets enough rain to avoid being a desert. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "BSk."
Population of Boys Ranch
The number of people living in Boys Ranch has changed over time.
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| 2010 | 282 | — | |
| 2020 | 173 | −38.7% | |
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According to the 2020 census, there were 173 people living in Boys Ranch. Here is a breakdown of the different groups of people:
- 68.05% were White (not Hispanic)
- 14.79% were Black (not Hispanic)
- 0.59% were Asian
- 9.47% were from some other race
- 7.1% were from two or more races
Images for kids
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A view of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch in Oldham County, Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Boys Ranch para niños
