Wixon Valley, Texas facts for kids
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Wixon Valley, Texas
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Location of Wixon Valley, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 228 |
| • Density | 126.0/sq mi (48.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-79919 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412290 |
Wixon Valley is a small city located in Brazos County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 228 people lived there. It is part of the larger Bryan-College Station metropolitan area.
Where is Wixon Valley?
Wixon Valley is in the north-central part of Brazos County. It is about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of downtown Bryan. The city is located along U.S. Route 190.
The total area of Wixon Valley is about 1.81 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part (about 0.02 square miles or 0.05 square kilometers) being water.
Who Lives in Wixon Valley?
The number of people living in Wixon Valley has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 186 | — | |
| 2000 | 235 | 26.3% | |
| 2010 | 254 | 8.1% | |
| 2020 | 228 | −10.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 235 people living in Wixon Valley. Most people were White (about 91%), and some were African American (about 7.6%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Wixon Valley had about 2.76 people. Many households (about 68%) were married couples living together. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old, and about 15% were 65 or older. The average age of people in the city was 36 years.
Schools in Wixon Valley
Students in Wixon Valley attend schools that are part of the Bryan Independent School District (BISD).
The city is divided into different zones for elementary schools. Some students go to Houston Elementary School, while others go to Bonham Elementary School. If students need bilingual education, those zoned for Bonham attend Bonham, and those zoned for Houston attend Henderson Elementary School.
All students in Wixon Valley go to the same schools for older grades:
- Rayburn Intermediate School
- Davila Middle School
- Rudder High School
See also
In Spanish: Wixon Valley (Texas) para niños
