O'Brien, Texas facts for kids
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O'Brien, Texas
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Location of OBrien, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Haskell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
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| • Total | 91 |
| • Density | 182.0/sq mi (70.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79539
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-53304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411299 |
O'Brien is a small city located in Haskell County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 91 people. O'Brien is found where two roads meet: Farm to Market Road 2229 and Texas State Highway 6. The closest big city is Abilene, which is about 70 miles south. O'Brien was hit by a very strong and dangerous tornado on March 13, 1953.
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About O'Brien
O'Brien is a small city in Texas. It covers an area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in O'Brien has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 287 | — | |
| 1970 | 258 | −10.1% | |
| 1980 | 212 | −17.8% | |
| 1990 | 152 | −28.3% | |
| 2000 | 132 | −13.2% | |
| 2010 | 106 | −19.7% | |
| 2020 | 91 | −14.2% | |
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Who Lives in O'Brien?
In 2000, there were 132 people living in O'Brien. These people lived in 54 different homes. About 24% of these homes had children under 18. Many homes (46%) were married couples living together.
The people in O'Brien come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 61% of the people were White, and nearly 38% were from other racial groups. More than half of the population (55%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in O'Brien in 2000 was 44 years old. About 25% of the people were under 18, and another 25% were 65 or older.
Education in O'Brien
Students in O'Brien attend schools that are part of the Knox City-O'Brien Consolidated Independent School District.
O'Brien has a special place in Texas sports history. In 1972, the O'Brien team won the very first state championship for six-man football in Texas. This is a special version of football played with fewer players on each team.
See also
In Spanish: O'Brien (Texas) para niños
Images for kids
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A view of O'Brien, Texas in 2016.
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A map showing where O'Brien, Texas is located.
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A map showing O'Brien within Haskell County.
