Thunderbird Bay, Texas facts for kids
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Thunderbird Bay, Texas
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 Thunderbird Bay, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (450 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 663 |
| • Density | 261/sq mi (100.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-72902 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586996 |
Thunderbird Bay is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Brown County, which is in the central part of Texas, United States. In 2010, about 663 people lived there.
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Exploring Thunderbird Bay's Location
Thunderbird Bay is found in the northern-central area of Brown County. It sits right along the northern edge of Lake Brownwood. Lake Brownwood is a large reservoir (a human-made lake) that was created on Pecan Bayou.
If you travel by road, Thunderbird Bay is about 20 miles (32 km) north of Brownwood. Brownwood is the main city and county seat for Brown County.
How Big is Thunderbird Bay?
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Thunderbird Bay. They found that the total area of Thunderbird Bay is about 2.9 square miles (7.6 km2). Most of this area, about 2.5 square miles (6.6 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.39 square miles (1.0 km2), is water. This means about 13.42% of Thunderbird Bay is covered by water.
Who Lives in Thunderbird Bay?
Every ten years, the United States counts all the people living in the country. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in different places and what groups they belong to.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 764 | — | |
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Population in 2020
The most recent census was in 2020. It showed that 764 people lived in Thunderbird Bay. These people made up 357 households, and 141 of these were families.
Here's a closer look at the different groups of people living in Thunderbird Bay in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 674 | 88.22% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 3 | 0.39% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic or Latino) | 3 | 0.39% |
| Asian (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1 | 0.13% |
| Some Other Group (not Hispanic or Latino) | 3 | 0.39% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic or Latino) | 32 | 4.19% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 6.28% |
| Total | 764 |
