Higgins, Texas facts for kids
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Higgins, Texas
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Location of Higgins, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lipscomb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 356 |
| • Density | 320.7/sq mi (124.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79046
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-33608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410758 |
Higgins is a small city in Lipscomb County, Texas, United States. It is a rural area, meaning it's mostly countryside. The city was named after G.H. Higgins, who was involved with the Santa Fe Railroad. In 2020, about 356 people lived there.
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Where is Higgins Located?
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Higgins is located in the state of Texas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.1 square miles (2.87 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Higgins?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 769 | — | |
| 1920 | 688 | −10.5% | |
| 1930 | 812 | 18.0% | |
| 1940 | 741 | −8.7% | |
| 1950 | 675 | −8.9% | |
| 1960 | 711 | 5.3% | |
| 1970 | 582 | −18.1% | |
| 1980 | 702 | 20.6% | |
| 1990 | 464 | −33.9% | |
| 2000 | 425 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 397 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 356 | −10.3% | |
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The number of people living in Higgins has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 769 residents. By 2020, the population was 356.
In the year 2000, there were 425 people living in Higgins. These people lived in 198 different homes. About 116 of these homes were families.
Most people in Higgins were White. Some residents were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Higgins in 2000 was 48 years old. About 20% of the population was under 18 years old. Many people were 65 years or older.
Education in Higgins
Students in Higgins attend schools run by the Canadian Independent School District. This district took over from the Higgins Independent School District on July 1, 2020. Students from Higgins now go to Canadian High School.
Climate in Higgins
Higgins has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. On climate maps, this type of weather is called "BSk."
See also
In Spanish: Higgins (Texas) para niños
