Huxley, Texas facts for kids
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Huxley, Texas
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Location of Huxley, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.40 km2) |
| • Land | 2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 361 |
| • Density | 173.6/sq mi (66.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75973
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-35636 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410086 |
Huxley is a small city located in Shelby County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 361 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the eastern part of Texas.
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About Huxley's Location
Huxley is found in the eastern part of Texas. It is part of Shelby County. The city covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water. This means Huxley is mostly land-based.
People Living in Huxley
The number of people living in Huxley has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 208 | — | |
| 1980 | 341 | 63.9% | |
| 1990 | 335 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 298 | −11.0% | |
| 2010 | 385 | 29.2% | |
| 2020 | 361 | −6.2% | |
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Huxley's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 298 people living in Huxley. These people lived in 135 different homes. About 103 of these homes were families. The city had about 149 people per square mile. There were also 230 housing units available.
Most of the people in Huxley were White (98.32%). A small number were African American (1.34%) or Native American (0.34%). About 0.67% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Huxley's Households and Families
In 2000, about 17% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (70.4%) were married couples living together. About 20% of all homes had people living alone. Also, 10.4% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average home had about 2.21 people. The average family had about 2.50 people.
Age Groups in Huxley
The people in Huxley were spread out across different age groups:
- 13.1% were under 18 years old.
- 3.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 18.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 33.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 31.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Huxley was 56 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 107 males.
Income in Huxley
In 2000, the average income for a home in Huxley was $32,143. For families, the average income was $40,000. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the city was $19,504. About 9.6% of all people in Huxley lived below the poverty line. This included 24.4% of those under 18 and 4.6% of those 65 or older.
Education for Huxley Students
Students living in Huxley attend public schools. These schools are part of two different school districts:
- The Shelbyville Independent School District
- The Joaquin Independent School District
See also
In Spanish: Huxley (Texas) para niños
