Abilene, Texas metropolitan area

Abilene Metropolitan Area
Abilene
Map of Abilene Metropolitan Area
Country United States
State(s) Texas
Largest city Abilene
Other cities  - Anson
 - Clyde
 - Merkel
 - Stamford
Area
 • Total 2,757 sq mi (7,140 km2)
Population
 • Total 166,416
 • Rank 240th in the U.S.
 • Density 73/sq mi (28/km2)

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 165,252 (though a 1 July 2011 estimate placed the population at 166,416).[1]

Counties

Communities

Places with more than 100,000 people

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, 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

US Highways

State Highways

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas". 2011 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. July 1, 2011. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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