Horseshoe Bay, Texas facts for kids
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Horseshoe Bay, Texas
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Horseshoe Bay City Hall
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Location of Horseshoe Bay, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Llano, Burnet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.59 sq mi (42.96 km2) |
| • Land | 14.32 sq mi (37.10 km2) |
| • Water | 2.26 sq mi (5.86 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,257 |
| • Density | 256.60/sq mi (99.092/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
78654, 78657
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-34862 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410794 |
Horseshoe Bay is a city in Llano and Burnet counties in the U.S. state of Texas.
Situated on Lake Lyndon B. Johnson and the south branch of the Colorado River, it is known in the region for its golf courses, hotel and resort, and water sports. Prior to its incorporation in September 2005, it was a census-designated place (CDP). The CDP population was 3,337 at the 2000 census. The 2010 census put the population at 3,418. The 2020 Decennial Census reported population was 4,257.
Geography
Horseshoe Bay is located primarily in Llano County and extends eastward into Burnet County, on the southern shore of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson. It is about 28 miles (45 km) southeast of Llano, about 8 miles (13 km) west of Marble Falls, and 51 miles (82 km) northwest of downtown Austin.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.6 square miles (30.1 km2), of which 11.4 square miles (29.5 km2) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km2), or 1.83%, is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Horseshoe Bay has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
Horseshoe Bay first appeared as a census designated place in the 1990 U.S. Census; and was incorporated in 2006.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,546 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,337 | 115.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,418 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,257 | 24.5% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3,612 | 84.85% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 19 | 0.45% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 23 | 0.54% |
| Asian (NH) | 31 | 0.73% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 7 | 0.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 103 | 2.42% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 462 | 10.85% |
| Total | 4,257 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,257 people, 2,040 households, and 1,309 families residing in the city.
Education
The Llano County portion of Horseshoe Bay is served by the Llano Independent School District. The Burnet County portion is served by the Marble Falls Independent School District. As of August 2024, no public or private schools are located within the city limits of Horseshoe Bay, TX.
Notable residents
- Chuck Woolery, game show host
See also
In Spanish: Horseshoe Bay (Texas) para niños
