Scotland, Texas facts for kids
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Scotland, Texas
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Location of Scotland, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Archer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.02 sq mi (20.78 km2) |
| • Land | 7.89 sq mi (20.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 413 |
| • Density | 51.50/sq mi (19.875/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76379
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-66284 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411842 |
Scotland is a small city located in Archer County, in the state of Texas in the United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls area. In 2020, about 413 people lived there. The city gets its name from its founder, Henry J. Scott.
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Geography of Scotland, Texas
Scotland is found in the eastern part of Archer County. It is located south of the Little Wichita River. The city's boundaries reach east to Lake Arrowhead, which is a large water reservoir.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 281 goes right through Scotland. This road can take you north about 18 miles (29 km) to Wichita Falls. If you go south, it's about 40 miles (64 km) to Jacksboro.
Land and Water Area
The city covers a total area of about 8.02 square miles (20.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 7.89 square miles (20.4 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.13 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Scotland's Climate
The weather in Scotland, Texas, has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. It means the area gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
Population of Scotland, Texas
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 257 | — | |
| 1980 | 367 | 42.8% | |
| 1990 | 490 | 33.5% | |
| 2000 | 438 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 501 | 14.4% | |
| 2020 | 413 | −17.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 438 people living in Scotland. These people lived in 160 households. About 116 of these households were families. The population density was about 39 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Scotland were White, making up about 95% of the population. About 8.68% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households, about 41%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, about 65%, were married couples. The average household had about 2.74 people.
The population had a mix of ages. About 33.8% of residents were under 18 years old. About 13.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 34 years old.
Education in Scotland, Texas
The city of Scotland is divided between two main school districts. Some students go to schools in the Windthorst Independent School District. Others attend schools in the Archer City Independent School District. A small part of the city is also served by the Henrietta Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Scotland (Texas) para niños
