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Texhoma, Texas
Location of Texhoma, Texas
Location of Texhoma, Texas
Location of Texhoma, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Sherman
Platted 1906
Incorporated 1980
Named for Texoma
Area
 • Total 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2)
 • Land 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,504 ft (1,068 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 258
 • Density 135.8/sq mi (52.44/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73960
FIPS code 48-72464
GNIS feature ID 2412056

Texhoma is a small city located in the very northern part of Sherman County, Texas, United States. It is special because the state border between Texas and Oklahoma runs right through it. This means there is also a town called Texhoma, Oklahoma right next door!

In 2020, about 258 people lived in Texhoma, Texas. This city is also the northernmost place you can find in the entire state of Texas.

Understanding Texhoma's Location

When we talk about a city's geography, we mean where it is located and what its land is like.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Texhoma, Texas, covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.

A Look at Texhoma's Past

Texhoma has an interesting history, especially because it sits on a state border.

Early Days and Railroads

The city of Texhoma is located along U.S. Route 54, which is an important road. It was also once a stop on the Chicago, Rock Island and Mexico Railway. Railways were very important for travel and trade in the past.

The community was first planned out in 1906. By 1910, about 300 people lived there. The town got its name from the "Texoma" region, which is a combination of "Texas" and "Oklahoma."

The Border Shift

For a short time, from 1909 to 1910, Texhoma had its own post office. However, it later joined with the post office in Texhoma, Oklahoma.

Something interesting happened in 1932. A new survey was done that moved the state border about 465 feet south. After this change, most of the businesses in the area ended up on the Oklahoma side of the border. Texhoma, Texas, officially became an incorporated city in 1980. This means it gained its own local government.

Who Lives in Texhoma?

Demographics is the study of populations. It helps us understand how many people live in a place and what groups they belong to.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 313
1930 300 −4.2%
1940 191 −36.3%
1950 299 56.5%
1960 350 17.1%
1970 356 1.7%
1980 358 0.6%
1990 291 −18.7%
2000 371 27.5%
2010 346 −6.7%
2020 258 −25.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2020

The 2020 United States census counted 258 people living in Texhoma, Texas. These people lived in 183 households, and 93 of these were families.

Here's a quick look at the different groups of people living in Texhoma in 2020:

Texhoma racial composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 162 62.79%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 8 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 88 34.11%
Total 258

Learning in Texhoma

Students in Texhoma have a unique schooling experience because of the state border.

School Districts

Children in Texhoma are served by two different school districts. Students from kindergarten through fourth grade attend schools in the Texhoma Independent School District in Texas. Then, for fifth through twelfth grade, students go to Texhoma Public Schools in Oklahoma.

For most of the 1900s, the divided town had just one school district for both sides.

College Opportunities

Because of its special location, Texhoma is the only city in Texas where students who graduate can attend universities in either Texas or Oklahoma and pay the "in-state" tuition rate for both. This can save students and their families a lot of money on college!

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