Toyah, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Toyah, Texas
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Historic high school in Toyah
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Location of Toyah, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Reeves |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,913 ft (888 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 90 |
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108 |
| • Density | 66.54/sq mi (25.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79785
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| Area code(s) | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-73496 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1370063 |
Toyah is a small town located in Reeves County, Texas, in the United States. In 2010, about 90 people lived there. By 2019, the population was estimated to be around 108 people.
Where is Toyah Located?
Toyah is found at a specific spot on the map: 31 degrees, 18 minutes, 48 seconds North, and 103 degrees, 47 minutes, 35 seconds West. This location is often written as 31.313312, -103.793000.
The town covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
How Many People Live in Toyah?
The number of people living in Toyah has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,052 | — | |
| 1930 | 553 | — | |
| 1940 | 464 | −16.1% | |
| 1950 | 409 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 294 | −28.1% | |
| 1970 | 245 | −16.7% | |
| 1980 | 165 | −32.7% | |
| 1990 | 115 | −30.3% | |
| 2000 | 100 | −13.0% | |
| 2010 | 90 | −10.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 108 | 20.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 100 people living in Toyah. These people made up 47 households and 28 families. The town had about 61.6 people per square mile.
- Most people in Toyah in 2000 were White (84%).
- Some were African American (4%), Native American (2%), or from other races (4%).
- About 6% of the people were from two or more races.
- More than half (51%) of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The average age of people in Toyah in 2000 was 48 years old. About 13% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Toyah
Students in Toyah attend schools that are part of the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District. This district helps provide education for children and teens in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Toyah (Texas) para niños
