Bynum, Texas facts for kids
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Bynum, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 171 |
| • Density | 1,276.12/sq mi (492.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76631
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-11656 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413144 |
Bynum is a small town located in Hill County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 171 people lived there.
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Where is Bynum, Texas?
Bynum is found in the eastern part of Hill County, which is in Central Texas. A road called Texas State Highway 171 runs along the east side of the town. This highway can take you about 8 miles northwest to Hillsboro, which is the main town of the county. If you go southeast on the highway for about 7 miles, you'll reach Malone.
The town of Bynum covers a total area of about 0.13 square miles (0.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is the Climate Like in Bynum?
Bynum has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and humid. The winters are generally mild, meaning not too cold, but can sometimes be cool.
How Many People Live in Bynum?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 232 | — | |
| 1990 | 192 | −17.2% | |
| 2000 | 225 | 17.2% | |
| 2010 | 199 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 171 | −14.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The number of people living in Bynum changes over time. For example, in 2000, there were 225 people living in the town. There were 78 households, which are like homes where people live.
The population included people of different backgrounds. Most residents were White, with smaller groups of African American and other races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2000, about 32% of the people living in Bynum were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Bynum was 32 years.
Education in Bynum
The students in Bynum go to schools run by the Bynum Independent School District. The town is proud to be home to the Bynum High School Bulldogs.
See also
In Spanish: Bynum (Texas) para niños
