Tuscola, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tuscola, Texas
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Location of Tuscola, Texas
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| 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
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| • Total | 850 |
| • Density | 1,000/sq mi (386.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79562
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| 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.
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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:
- Colt McCoy: A professional American football quarterback who played for teams like the Cleveland Browns and the Arizona Cardinals. He also played for the Texas Longhorns in college.
- Rick Roderick: A well-known philosopher and professor.
- Ed Sprinkle: A former American football player and coach.
See also
- In Spanish: Tuscola (Texas) para niños
