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Anton, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Anton, Texas, is 1,126, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small agricultural-based economy.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1924
  • County Affiliated: Hockley County
  • Land Area: 1.0 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,126 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 806
  • Zip Codes: 79313

Geography and Location

Anton, Texas, is located in the northwestern part of the state, within Hockley County, about 25 miles northwest of Lubbock. The town is situated on the Llano Estacado, a flat and expansive region of the Texas Panhandle known for its agriculture. Anton experiences a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cool winters, and occasional dust storms typical of the region. The surrounding landscape is primarily used for farming, with cotton, corn, and sorghum being the main crops. Anton is located along U.S. Highway 84, providing easy access to nearby Lubbock, the economic and cultural hub of the area. Despite its small size, Anton serves as a local center for the surrounding agricultural community, with a few local businesses, schools, and community events. The town’s rural setting, flat terrain, and connection to the farming economy are central to its identity.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.6 years
Median household income: $30,924
Median house value: $36,100

Population by Race

Races in Anton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (48.4%)
  • Hispanic (45.8%)
  • Other race (21.2%)
  • Black (5.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (19.1%), English (6.3%), German (5.2%), Irish (4.3%), Swedish (1.3%), Dutch (1.2%).

Land area: 0.8 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Anton

  • High school or higher: 62.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anton city

  • Never married: 19.7%
  • Now married: 62.1%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

3.0% Foreign born (2.9% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: -41 (-3.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Anton:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anton:

  • LUBBOCK INTL (about 27 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; Abbreviation: LBB)
  • CANNON AFB (about 89 miles; CLOVIS, NM; Abbreviation: CVS)
  • AMARILLO INTL (about 102 miles; AMARILLO, TX; Abbreviation: AMA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anton:

  • LITTLEFIELD MUNICIPAL (about 17 miles; LITTLEFIELD, TX; Abbreviation: Q00)
  • LEVELLAND MUNI (about 24 miles; LEVELLAND, TX; Abbreviation: Q24)
  • ABERNATHY MUNI (about 29 miles; ABERNATHY, TX; Abbreviation: F83)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anton:

  • SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE (about 23 miles; LEVELLAND, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,851)
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 28 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; Full-time enrollment: 22,439)
  • WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,578)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 82 miles; CANYON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,476)
  • EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 86 miles; PORTALES, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,955)
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 96 miles; AMARILLO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,876)
  • MIDLAND COLLEGE (about 123 miles; MIDLAND, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,800)

Schools

Public high school in Anton:

  • ANTON H S (Students: 172; Location: 100 ELLWOOD BLVD; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Anton:

  • ANTON EL (Students: 177; Location: 100 ELLWOOD BLVD; Grades: PK – 06)

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