Liberty Hill, Texas facts for kids
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Liberty Hill, Texas
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Location of Liberty Hill, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Williamson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.64 sq mi (12.01 km2) |
| • Land | 4.63 sq mi (12.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,025 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 967 |
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2,931 |
| • Density | 632.50/sq mi (244.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
78642
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| Area code(s) | 512 exchanges: 515, 778 |
| FIPS code | 48-42664 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1361161 |
Liberty Hill is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,433 as of 2018 Census Bureau estimates, the population was 967 at the 2010 census. Liberty Hill is part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
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Geography
Liberty Hill is located at 30°39′51″N 97°54′41″W / 30.664219°N 97.911261°W (30.664219, -97.911261), about 29 miles northwest of Austin.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2), of which, 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) of it is land and 0.52% is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,409 | — | |
| 2010 | 967 | −31.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,931 | 203.1% | |
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At the 2010 census there were 967 people in 337 households, including 224 families, in the city. The population density was 738.7 people per square mile (284.8/km2). There were 387 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 76.1% White, 1.6% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 9.5% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.3%.
Of the 459 households 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, and 33.5% were non-families. 27.9% of households were one person and 12.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.19.
The age distribution was 34.9% under the age of 18, and 12.3% 65 or older. The median age was 34.2 years.
The median household income was $56,955 and the median family income was $73,125. Males had a median income of $43,098 versus $40,481 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,112. About 9.1% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18.
Arts and culture
Media
Liberty Hill has two main newspapers, The Liberty Hill Independent and The Liberty Hill Leader.
Sculpture
In 1976, Liberty Hill hosted an International Sculpture Symposium, which created the Liberty Hill International Sculpture Park. The park hosts 27 monumental pieces made from granite, concrete, bronze, and limestone.
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, Liberty Hill has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
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Education
The City of Liberty Hill is served by the Liberty Hill Independent School District.
Academic competitions
In the 2004–2005 academic year, the Liberty Hill High School spelling team won first place at the UIL State Competition in division 3A.
Notable people
- Trey Hillman, bench coach for the Houston Astros and former manager for the Kansas City Royals
- John Reynolds Hughes, famous Texas Ranger, probable person on whom "The Lone Ranger", by Zane Grey, was based
- Dustin Rhodes, professional wrestler currently signed to All Elite Wrestling
See also
In Spanish: Liberty Hill (Texas) para niños
