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May, Texas
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 May, Texas
Location in Texas
May, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brown |
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
76857
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1341103 |
May is a small community in Brown County, Texas, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own city government. In 2000, about 285 people lived there.
May is a historic place. It was named a "Recorded Texas Historic Landmark" in 1981. The May United Methodist Church also has a special marker, celebrating over 100 years in the community. Even the May Cemetery is recognized as a historic site.
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Where is May Located?
May is in the northeastern part of Brown County, Texas. You can find it where U.S. Highway 183 and FM 1689 meet. It is about 20 miles north of Brownwood. May is also about 28 miles south of Cisco.
The Story of May
The land where May is located was first given to John Cameron in 1827. The community of May started to grow in the 1870s. It was named after an early settler, W.D. May.
W.D. May's brother, Nathan, opened a store in May in 1879. Two years later, in 1881, a post office was opened. By 1907, May had a blacksmith shop, a general store, a newspaper, and even a bank.
In 1907, a train line called the Brownwood North and South Railway came through May. This helped the community grow. However, the train line was stopped in 1927.
By 1940, about 500 people lived in May. There were several churches and 14 businesses. After that, the population slowly started to get smaller. By 1980, about 285 people lived in May, and that number stayed about the same until 2000. Even though May does not have a city government, it still has its own post office with the ZIP code 76857.
People of May
May first appeared as a special area counted in the 2020 U.S. Census. In 2020, the population of May was 277 people.
Who Lives in May? (2020 Census)
This table shows the different groups of people living in May in 2020.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 224 | 80.87% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2 | 0.72% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 1 | 0.36% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 12 | 4.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 38 | 13.72% |
| Total | 277 | 100.00% |
Schools in May
The May Independent School District is in charge of public education for the children in May. Before this district was formed, there was an older school called Old Swayback school.
May's Weather
The weather in May has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. May has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is known for its warm temperatures and plenty of rain.
Famous Person from May
- J.W. Harris is a famous bull rider. He moved to May when he was 15 years old and graduated from May High School.
