Holliday, Texas facts for kids
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Holliday, Texas
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Location of Holliday, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Archer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
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| • Total | 1,524 |
| • Density | 624.6/sq mi (240.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76366
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-34532 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410776 |
Holliday is a small city in Archer County, Texas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wichita Falls area. In 2020, about 1,524 people lived there. The city gets its name from a nearby stream called Holliday Creek. This creek was named after John Holliday, who was part of a military group from the Republic of Texas long ago.
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Where is Holliday Located?
Holliday is in the northern part of Archer County, Texas. It is about 14 miles (23 km) southwest of downtown Wichita Falls. Major roads like U.S. Routes 82 and 277 go around the city. These roads connect Holliday to Wichita Falls in the northeast and Seymour in the southwest. The city covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Holliday?
The number of people living in Holliday has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 786 | — | |
| 1940 | 798 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,007 | 26.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,139 | 13.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,048 | −8.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,349 | 28.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,475 | 9.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,632 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,758 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,524 | −13.3% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,524 people living in Holliday. These people made up 598 households, and 465 of these were families.
Who Lives in Holliday?
Here is a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Holliday in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,355 | 88.91% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 13 | 0.85% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.2% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 71 | 4.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 | 5.18% |
| Total | 1,524 |
Education in Holliday
Students in Holliday attend schools that are part of the Holliday Independent School District. This district provides education for children living in the city.
What is the Climate Like?
Holliday has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often labeled as Cfa.
See also
- In Spanish: Holliday (Texas) para niños
