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Tuscola, Texas
Location of Tuscola, Texas
Location of Tuscola, Texas
Taylor County Tuscola.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Taylor
Area
 • Total 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2)
 • Land 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,978 ft (603 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 850
 • Density 1,000/sq mi (386.4/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79562
Area code(s) 325
FIPS code 48-74048
GNIS feature ID 2412116

Tuscola is a small city located in Taylor County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 850 people lived there. It's part of the larger Abilene area, which is a group of cities and towns connected by their economy.

Where is Tuscola?

Tuscola is located in Taylor County. The city covers about 0.7 square miles (1.9 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.

What's the weather like?

The weather in Tuscola usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.

Who lives in Tuscola?

In 2020, the city of Tuscola had 850 residents. There were 305 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 203 were families.

Most people living in Tuscola are White (not Hispanic or Latino), making up about 83.29% of the population. About 12.59% of the people are Hispanic or Latino. Other groups, like Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races, also live in Tuscola.

Here's a quick look at the population changes over the years:

  • 1950: 497 people
  • 1960: 414 people
  • 1970: 497 people
  • 1980: 660 people
  • 1990: 620 people
  • 2000: 714 people
  • 2010: 742 people
  • 2020: 850 people

Schools in Tuscola

The schools in Tuscola are part of the Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District. The local high school is Jim Ned High School, and their sports teams are called the Indians.

Famous people from Tuscola

Some well-known people have lived in Tuscola:

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