Buffalo Springs, Texas facts for kids
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Buffalo Springs, Texas
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Village
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lubbock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 468 |
| • Density | 245.0/sq mi (94.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-11155 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413536 |
Buffalo Springs is a small village in Lubbock County, Texas, in the United States. It is also known as Buffalo Springs Lake because it is built around a lake. In 2020, about 468 people lived there. This village is part of the larger Lubbock area.
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Where is Buffalo Springs Located?
Buffalo Springs is found in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It is southeast of the city of Lubbock. The village is built around a lake called Buffalo Springs Lake. This lake is a reservoir, which is a place where water is collected and stored. It is part of the North Fork Double Mountain Fork Brazos River.
The village covers a total area of about 5 square kilometers (1.9 square miles). Most of this area, about 4 square kilometers (1.5 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1 square kilometer (0.4 square miles), is water from the lake.
Who Lives in Buffalo Springs?
The number of people living in Buffalo Springs has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 493 people.
- In 2010, the population was 453.
- In 2020, it grew slightly to 468 people.
In 2020, there were 468 people living in the village. These people lived in 247 households, and 164 of these were families. Most of the people living in Buffalo Springs are White. There are also people of mixed races and those of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education in Buffalo Springs
Students in Buffalo Springs attend schools that are part of the Roosevelt Independent School District. This district provides education for children living in the area.
See also
- In Spanish: Buffalo Springs (Texas) para niños
