Chilton, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chilton, Texas
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Featherston Field in Chilton
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 Chilton, Texas
Location in Texas
Chilton, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Falls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.97 sq mi (10.29 km2) |
| • Land | 3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 428 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 776 |
| • Density | 231/sq mi (89.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76632
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-14692 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1354403 |
Chilton is a small place in Falls County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. In 2020, about 776 people lived there.
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Where is Chilton, Texas?
Chilton is located in the western part of Falls County. A main road, U.S. Route 77, runs along its western side. This road can take you about 20 miles (32 km) north to the city of Waco. If you go south on the same road, it's about 16 miles (26 km) to Rosebud.
Another important road, Texas State Highway 7, goes right through the middle of Chilton. Traveling east on this highway, you'll reach Marlin, which is the main town of Falls County, about 10 miles (16 km) away. Going west on Highway 7, you'll find Bruceville-Eddy about 12 miles (19 km) away.
Education and Sports in Chilton
The students in Chilton attend schools in the Chilton Independent School District. This school district offers many fun activities outside of regular classes. One of the most popular activities is football. The football games are played at a place called Featherston Field. The Chilton football team has been very successful. In 2006, they even won their second state championship in the 1A division!
How Many People Live in Chilton?
According to the 2020 United States census (which is like a big count of everyone in the country), there were 776 people living in Chilton. These people lived in 247 different homes, and 190 of those homes were families. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds.
See also
In Spanish: Chilton (Texas) para niños
