Stockton Bend, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stockton Bend, Texas
City
Location of Stockton Bend, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Hood
Area
• Total	0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2)
• Land	0.629 sq mi (1.628 km2)
• Water	0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2)
Elevation	699 ft (213 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	380
• Density	604.13/sq mi (233.36/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	76048
Area code(s)	817
FIPS code	48-10087
GNIS feature ID	2806130

Stockton Bend is a small city located in Hood County, Texas, United States. It was first started in May 2004. At that time, it was known as "Brazos Bend." The city is built along the Brazos River.

In 2020, about 380 people lived in Stockton Bend. It is part of the larger Granbury area, which is a group of nearby towns. The city's name was changed to Stockton Bend more recently.

Where is Stockton Bend Located?

Stockton Bend is in the northeastern part of Hood County. It sits on both sides of the Brazos River. The river here forms a lake called Lake Granbury.

Interestingly, there is no bridge inside the city that connects the two parts of Stockton Bend. Most of the city is on the west side of the river. This area is inside a curve of the river, which is called the Stockton Bend. The city is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Granbury, which is the main town of Hood County.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Stockton Bend has changed over time.

• In 2010, the population was 305 people.
• By 2020, the population grew to 380 people.

Learning in Stockton Bend

Students in Stockton Bend attend schools run by the Granbury Independent School District. This school district helps make sure that young people in the area get a good education.

Images for kids

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  A map showing where Stockton Bend is located in Hood County, Texas.

See also

In Spanish: Brazos Bend (Texas) para niños