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Travis Ranch, Texas
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 Travis Ranch, Texas
Location in Texas
Travis Ranch, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.794 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.793 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.003 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,556 |
| • Density | 3,219.1/sq mi (1,242.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| ZIP code |
75126
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 972 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584748 |
| FIPS code | 48-73562 |
Travis Ranch is a community in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for gathering population data.
In 2010, about 2,556 people lived in Travis Ranch. It is part of the larger Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area. This big area includes many cities and towns around Dallas and Fort Worth.
Location and Geography
Travis Ranch is located in the northwest part of Kaufman County. It is about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Mesquite. It is also about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Terrell.
The community shares its northern border with the city of Heath. The northwestern edge of Travis Ranch touches Lake Ray Hubbard. This lake is part of the East Fork Trinity River.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Travis Ranch covers an area of about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.001 square miles (0.003 square kilometers), is water.
History of Travis Ranch
The community of Travis Ranch began to develop in the early 2000s. Some of the oldest streets in the area include Travis Ranch Boulevard and San Antonio Drive.
Before it became a residential area, Travis Ranch was a large ranch. Some records suggest that the first homes were built around 1979. However, the main neighborhood development started later, in the early 2000s.
By 2013, many new houses were being built in Travis Ranch. The community continues to grow and develop today.
Population Data
This section shows how many people have lived in Travis Ranch over time. This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,556 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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See also
In Spanish: Travis Ranch (Texas) para niños
