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Higgins, Texas
Location of Higgins, Texas
Location of Higgins, Texas
Lipscomb County Higgins.svg
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
 (2020)
 • Total 356
 • Density 320.7/sq mi (124.0/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79046
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.

Where is Higgins Located?

Higgins, Texas. (7348680590)
Higgins in the early 1900s.

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?

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

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."

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