Tye, Texas facts for kids
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Tye, Texas
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Where It All Comes Together!
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Location of Tye, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.80 sq mi (12.43 km2) |
| • Land | 4.80 sq mi (12.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,811 ft (552 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,176 |
| • Density | 245.0/sq mi (94.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79563
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-74132 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412121 |
Tye is a city located in Taylor County, Texas. In 2020, about 1,176 people lived there. It is part of the larger Abilene area.
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City History
Around the year 1900, the T & P Railroad held a contest. They wanted to choose a name for one of the towns along their train route. The name chosen was Tye. It was named after John P. Tye, who was a Methodist minister. He was also the first postmaster of the town. Before 1900, the town was called Tebo.
Geography and Climate
Where is Tye Located?
The United States Census Bureau says that Tye covers about 4.7 square miles (12.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is Tye's Climate Like?
Tye has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is marked as Cfa.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Tye?
The number of people living in Tye has changed over the years:
- 1960: 521 people
- 1970: 857 people
- 1980: 1,394 people
- 1990: 1,088 people
- 2000: 1,158 people
- 2010: 1,242 people
- 2020: 1,176 people
Who Lives in Tye?
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,176 people living in Tye. These people made up 415 households and 319 families.
Most people in Tye are White (not Hispanic or Latino). There are also people who identify as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, or other races. About 23% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Education
Students in Tye attend schools in the Merkel Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Tye (Texas) para niños
