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Leary, Texas
Location of Leary, Texas
Location of Leary, Texas
Bowie County Leary.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Bowie
Area
 • Total 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2)
 • Land 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
322 ft (98 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 433
 • Density 385.86/sq mi (149.02/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75561
Area code(s) 903, 430
FIPS code 48-42028
GNIS feature ID 2410813

Leary is a small city located in Bowie County, Texas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Texarkana metropolitan area. In 2020, about 433 people lived in Leary. This number was a bit lower than the 495 people counted in 2010.

Where is Leary Located?

Leary is in the eastern part of Bowie County. To its south, you'll find U.S. Route 82 and the Red River Army Depot. Interstate 30 runs along the northern edge of the city. You can get to Leary from exits 212 and 213 on Interstate 30.

Nearby Cities

  • Texarkana is about 10 miles (16 km) to the east.
  • New Boston is about 12 miles (19 km) to the west.

Land and Water

The United States Census Bureau says Leary covers a total area of about 1.31 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Leary?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 352
1980 253 −28.1%
1990 395 56.1%
2000 555 40.5%
2010 495 −10.8%
2020 433 −12.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Leary has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 555 people living in the city. Most people were White, with a smaller number of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

In 2000, there were 223 households in Leary. Many of these were married couples living together. About 27.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.49 people.

Age Groups

The people in Leary come from all age groups. In 2000:

  • About 20.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • About 16.4% of the population was 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Leary was 44 years.

Education in Leary

Most students in Leary attend schools within the Leary Independent School District. However, some parts of the city are served by other school districts, including the Red Lick Independent School District and the Redwater Independent School District.

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