Tira, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tira, Texas
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Location of Tira, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hopkins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
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| • Total | 319 |
| • Density | 221.5/sq mi (85.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75482
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-73124 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380666 |
Tira is a small town located in Hopkins County, Texas, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. According to the 2020 census, 319 people call Tira home.
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Exploring Tira's Location
Tira is found in the northern part of Hopkins County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 33.326629 degrees North and 95.569853 degrees West.
Roads and Nearby Cities
Texas State Highway 19 passes through the western side of Tira. This highway is important because it connects Tira to other towns. If you travel north on Highway 19 for about 25 miles (40 km), you'll reach Paris. If you go south for about 13 miles (21 km), you'll arrive in Sulphur Springs. Sulphur Springs is also the main city, or county seat, for Hopkins County.
Lakes and Parks Near Tira
Tira is located close to some beautiful natural spots. It's only about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the dam for Jim Chapman Lake. This lake was once known as Cooper Lake. You can also find the South Sulphur Unit of Cooper Lake State Park about 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Tira by road. These places are great for outdoor activities!
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau tells us that Tira covers a total area of about 1.44 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.42 square miles (3.67 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Tira?
The population of Tira has changed over the years. Here’s a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 249 | — | |
| 1990 | 237 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 248 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 297 | 19.8% | |
| 2020 | 319 | 7.4% | |
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Tira's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 319 people living in Tira. There were 115 households, which means 115 different homes where people lived. Out of these, 80 were families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Tira in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 274 | 85.89% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 9 | 2.82% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 0.63% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.31% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 10 | 3.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 7.21% |
| Total | 319 |
Education in Tira
Students in Tira attend schools that are part of the North Hopkins Independent School District. This district helps make sure that children in the area get a good education.
See also
In Spanish: Tira (Texas) para niños
