Abilene metropolitan area
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Common name: Abilene Metropolitan Area |
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| Largest city Other cities |
Abilene - Anson - Clyde - Merkel - Stamford |
| Population | Ranked 250th in the U.S. |
| - Total | 160,245 |
| - Density | 73/sq. mi. 28/km² |
| Area | 2,757 sq. mi. 7,147 km² |
| State(s) | Texas |
| Elevation | |
| - Highest point | N/A feet (N/A m) |
| - Lowest point | N/A feet (N/A m) |
The Abilene Metropolitan Statistical Area is a metropolitan area in west central Texas that covers three counties - Taylor, Jones, and Callahan. As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 160,245 (though a July 1, 2007 estimate placed the population at 159,343).[1] The Abilene MSA is filled with small Texas towns (with the exception of Abilene) and farmland.
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Counties
Communities
Places with more than 100,000 people
- Abilene (Principal city)
Places with 2,500 to 5,000 people
Places with 1,000 to 2,500 people
- Baird
- Cross Plains
- Hamlin (partial)
- Potosi
- Tye
Places with less than 1,000 people
Unincorporated places
- Avoca
- Cottonwood
- Eula
- Nugent
- Ovalo
- View
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 160,245 people, 58,475 households, and 40,799 families 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, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 7.78% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.15% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $32,023 and the median income 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
There are a few areas in the MSA that are prone to traffic problems. These places are along the US 83 access roads (Clack and Danville) especially on the south side of town, near the mall, on Southwest Drive from Elm Creek to the Winters Freeway, and on S 14th near the Winters Freeway.
Major Highways
Interstates
- Interstate 20
- I-20 has many business routes through the Abilene Metro Area.
US Highways
State Highways
See also
References
- ^ Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007 (CBSA-EST2007-01) (CSV). 2007 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division (2008-03-27). Retrieved on 2008-03-28.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.