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Tahoka, Texas
Pioneer Museum in Tahoka
Pioneer Museum in Tahoka
Motto(s): 
"Where Family Values and Community Spirit Reside"
Location of Tahoka, Texas
Location of Tahoka, Texas
Lynn County Tahoka.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Lynn
Area
 • Total 2.39 sq mi (6.20 km2)
 • Land 2.38 sq mi (6.17 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
3,081 ft (939 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,375
 • Density 993.7/sq mi (383.1/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79373
Area code(s) 806
FIPS code 48-71708
GNIS feature ID 1369558
Lynn County, TX, Courthouse at Tahoka IMG 1508
Lynn County Courthouse in Tahoka
First Baptist Church, Tahoka, TX IMG 1512
First Baptist Church in Tahoka
First United Methodist Church, Tahoka, TX IMG 1511
First United Methodist Church in Tahoka

Tahoka is a city located in Lynn County, Texas, in the United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Lynn County. In 2020, about 2,375 people lived there.

What's in a Name?

Tahoka gets its name from a nearby lake called Tahoka Lake. This lake is fed by natural springs. The name "Tahoka" comes from an old Native American word that means "fresh or clear water."

Where is Tahoka Located?

Tahoka is found at these coordinates: 33°9′57″N 101°47′58″W / 33.16583°N 101.79944°W / 33.16583; -101.79944.

Tahoka's Climate

Tahoka has a semiarid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. It often has hot summers and mild winters.

Who Lives in Tahoka?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 786
1930 1,620 106.1%
1940 2,129 31.4%
1950 2,848 33.8%
1960 3,012 5.8%
1970 2,956 −1.9%
1980 3,262 10.4%
1990 2,868 −12.1%
2000 2,910 1.5%
2010 2,673 −8.1%
2020 2,375 −11.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

The city's population changes over time. In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 2,375 people living in Tahoka. There were 964 households and 665 families in the city at that time.

Schools in Tahoka

Students in Tahoka attend schools that are part of the Tahoka Independent School District.

Famous People from Tahoka

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