Quail, Texas facts for kids
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Quail, Texas
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Location of Quail, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Collingsworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km2) |
| • Land | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,225 ft (678 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17 |
| • Density | 5.37/sq mi (2.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79251
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-60020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409112 |
Quail is a very small town in Texas, United States. It is located in Collingsworth County. Quail is known as a census-designated place. This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government.
In 2020, only 17 people lived in Quail. This number was a little lower than in 2010, when 19 people lived there. The town has a general store, a small hotel, and a place that helps with taxes.
Where is Quail Located?
Quail is in the western part of Collingsworth County. It is right along Texas State Highway 203.
The town is about 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Wellington. Wellington is the main town, or county seat, of Collingsworth County. Quail is also about 16 miles (26 km) east of Hedley.
How Big is Quail?
The United States Census Bureau says that Quail covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within Quail.
Who Lives in Quail?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 33 | — | |
| 2010 | 19 | −42.4% | |
| 2020 | 17 | −10.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 33 people living in Quail. These people lived in 11 different homes. Most of these homes (9 out of 11) were families.
About 36% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Most homes (90.9%) had married couples living together. The average home had 3 people living in it.
The people in Quail were of different ages. About 24% were under 18 years old. About 21% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Quail was 38 years old.
Education in Quail
Students in Quail go to school in the Hedley Independent School District. This school district serves the area where Quail is located.
