Carlsbad, Texas facts for kids
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Carlsbad
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 Carlsbad
Location in Texas
Carlsbad
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tom Green |
| 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 | 2,024 ft (617 m) |
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| • Total | 719 |
| • Density | 449/sq mi (175.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
76934
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| FIPS code | 48-12892 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1353826 |
Carlsbad is a small community in Tom Green County, Texas, United States. It is located in the northwestern part of the county. Carlsbad is found along U.S. Route 87. It is northwest of San Angelo, which is the main city of Tom Green County.
Carlsbad is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local city government. Instead, the county government helps manage the area. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area defined by the government for counting people during a census. In 2010, about 719 people lived in Carlsbad. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 76934.
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History of Carlsbad
Carlsbad was first started in 1907. It was originally called Hughes. The community is located along the North Concho River.
Why the Name Changed
The United States Post Office Department asked the community to change its name. This was because another place already had the name Hughes. Residents then chose the name Carlsbad. They named it after a famous spa town called Karlsbad in Bohemia. This happened because people discovered that local wells had mineral water.
Where is Carlsbad?
Carlsbad is located in Texas. Its exact location is 31°36′41″N 100°38′26″W / 31.61139°N 100.64056°W. This means it is at 31.611248 degrees North latitude and -100.640647 degrees West longitude. The community is about 2,024 feet (617 meters) above sea level.
The total area of Carlsbad is about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the official boundaries of the community.
People in Carlsbad
The number of people living in Carlsbad changes over time. The government counts the population every ten years. This count is called the United States Census.
Population Over Time
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| 2020 | 622 | — | |
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In the 2010 census, Carlsbad had a population of 719 people. By the 2020 United States census, the population was 622 people. This shows a small decrease in the number of residents.
Households and Families
The 2020 census also looked at how people live in Carlsbad. There were 133 households in the community. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 75 were families.
