Opdyke West, Texas facts for kids
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Opdyke West, Texas
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Location of Opdyke West, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hockley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,471 ft (1,058 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 220 |
| • Density | 960/sq mi (379/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-54075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388575 |
Opdyke West (say "Oh-Pih-Dyke") is a small town in Hockley County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 220 people lived there.
The town got its name from a nearby community called Opdyke. This older community was started in 1925. It might have been named after Charles W. Opdyke, who worked for the railroad. Another idea is that it was named after the family of W. A. Dykes. His family set up the first cotton gin in the area by 1937. Opdyke West officially became a town in 1984.
Where is Opdyke West?
Opdyke West is located in the middle of Hockley County. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°35′36″N 102°17′56″W / 33.59333°N 102.29889°W.
Texas State Highway 114 goes through the northern part of the town. If you drive west on this highway for about 4 miles (6 km), you will reach Levelland. Levelland is the main town in Hockley County. If you drive east for about 26 miles (42 km), you will get to Lubbock.
The town covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 100 | — | |
| 2000 | 188 | 88.0% | |
| 2010 | 174 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 220 | 26.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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The number of people living in Opdyke West has changed over the years. In 1990, there were 100 people. By 2000, the population grew to 188. In 2010, it was 174 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 220 residents.
In 2000, there were 74 households in the town. A household is a group of people living in one home. About 45% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The town's population in 2000 was spread out by age. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 26% were between 18 and 24. Another 30% were between 25 and 44. The median age was 24 years old. This means half the people were younger than 24, and half were older.
Education in Opdyke West
Students in Opdyke West attend schools that are part of the Levelland Independent School District. This school district serves the town and surrounding areas.
See also
- In Spanish: Opdyke West (Texas) para niños
