Runaway Bay, Texas facts for kids
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Runaway Bay, Texas
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Location of Runaway Bay, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.79 sq mi (17.58 km2) |
| • Land | 2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2) |
| • Water | 4.27 sq mi (11.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,546 |
| • Density | 227.69/sq mi (87.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76426
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-63782 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411015 |
Runaway Bay is a small city located in Wise County, Texas. It sits right at the southern end of Lake Bridgeport. In 2020, about 1,546 people lived there.
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Exploring Runaway Bay's Location
Runaway Bay is in the state of Texas, in a county called Wise County. The city covers a total area of about 6.8 square miles (17.6 square kilometers). A big part of this area, about 4.3 square miles (11.0 square kilometers), is water. This water area is mostly from Lake Bridgeport. The land area is about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Runaway Bay?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 504 | — | |
| 1990 | 700 | 38.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,104 | 57.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,286 | 16.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,546 | 20.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,990 | 54.7% | |
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The population of Runaway Bay has grown over the years. In 1980, there were 504 people. By 2020, the population had increased to 1,546.
Population Details from 2020
In 2020, there were 1,546 people living in Runaway Bay. These people made up 734 households, and 501 of those were families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,314 | 84.99% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 13 | 0.84% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 13 | 0.84% |
| Asian (NH) | 8 | 0.52% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 44 | 2.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 153 | 9.9% |
| Total | 1,546 |
Fun at the Golf Course
Runaway Bay is home to The Club at Runaway Bay. This club has an 18-hole golf course and a clubhouse. It was designed by Leon Howard and opened in 1969. The course is known for being challenging, with a par of 72. It was even mentioned in Golf Digest magazine as one of the "Best Places to Play" in 2008–09.
The Mystery of the Chupacabra Sighting
On January 17, 2010, something strange happened at the golf course. People reported seeing a creature that they thought might be a chupacabra. A chupacabra is a legendary creature said to attack livestock. The animal found was described as "brown, earth-colored," with no hair, large teeth, and long, clawed feet.
Solving the Mystery
A biologist from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department investigated the sighting. After looking closely at the animal, the biologist figured out what it really was. It turned out to be a hairless raccoon. So, the mystery was solved!
Learning and Education
Students living in Runaway Bay attend schools that are part of the Bridgeport Independent School District. This school district provides education for children in the area.
Getting Around: Highways
Several important roads pass through or near Runaway Bay. These highways help people travel to and from the city.
US 380
SH 114
See also
In Spanish: Runaway Bay (Texas) para niños
