Abilene metropolitan area
Abilene metropolitan area | |
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| Abilene MSA | |
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| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Texas |
| Largest city | Abilene |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 2,757 sq mi (7,140 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 169,893 |
| • Rank | 243rd in the U.S. |
| • Density | 62/sq mi (24/km2) |
The Abilene metropolitan statistical area is a metropolitan statistical area in west-central Texas that covers three counties—Taylor, Jones, and Callahan. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 165,252 (though a 1 July 2016 estimate placed the population at 169,893).[1]
Counties[]
Communities[]
Places with more than 100,000 people[]
- Abilene (Principal city)
Places with 5,000 to 100,000 people[]
- Dyess AFB
Places with 2,500 to 5,000 people[]
Places with 1,000 to 2,500 people[]
Places with fewer than 1,000 people[]
Unincorporated places[]
Demographics[]
As of the census[2] of 2000, 160,245 people, 58,475 households, and 40,799 families were residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 81.52% White, 6.83% African American, 0.57% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 7.84% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 17.15% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $32,023 and for a family was $37,805. Males had a median income of $27,647 versus $19,523 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $19,523.
Transportation[]
Traffic problems[]
A few areas in the MSA are prone to traffic problems. These places are along the US 83 access roads (Clack and Danville) especially on the south side of Abilene, near the mall, on Southwest Drive from Elm Creek to the Winters Freeway, and on S 14th near the Winters Freeway.[citation needed]
Major highways[]
Interstates[]
Interstate 20
I-20 has many business routes through the Abilene Metro Area.
US highways[]
US 80 (former)
US 83
US 84
US 180
US 277
US 283
State highways[]
State Highway 6
State Highway 36
State Highway 92
State Highway 206
Loop 322
SH 351
See also[]
- List of cities in Texas
- List of museums in West Texas
- Texas census statistical areas
- List of Texas metropolitan areas
References[]
- ^ "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas". 2011 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
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- Abilene metropolitan area
- Geography of Callahan County, Texas
- Geography of Jones County, Texas
- Geography of Taylor County, Texas