Bixby, Texas
Bixby, Texas | |
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 Location of Bixby, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 26°8′36″N 97°51′26″W / 26.14333°N 97.85722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.6 sq mi (4.3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 504 |
| • Density | 216.4/sq mi (83.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-08410[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1330729[2] |
Bixby is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 504 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography[edit]
Bixby is located at 26°8′36″N 97°51′26″W / 26.14333°N 97.85722°W (26.143269, -97.857239).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all land.
Demographics[edit]
At the 2000 census there were 356 people in 102 households, including 88 families, in the CDP. The population density was 216.4 inhabitants per square mile (83.6/km2). There were 126 housing units at an average density of 76.6 per square mile (29.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.46% White, 1.40% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 13.48% from other races, and 3.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 76.97%.[1]
Of the 102 households 51.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.7% were non-families. 11.8% of households were one person and 4.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.49 and the average family size was 3.81.
The age distribution was 37.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% 65 or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $12,639, and the median family income was $13,819. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $4,852. About 53.1% of families and 43.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 52.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Education[edit]
Bixby is served by the La Feria Independent School District.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
