Moving to Abbott, Texas
The current estimated population of Abbott is 370, with a nearly equal distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The town’s population has remained stable for many years, reflecting its small, tight-knit community.
City Facts:
- Founded: 1871
- County: Hill County
- Land Area: 1.2 square miles
- Population Density: 308 people per square mile
- Area Code: 254
- Zip Code: 76621
Geography and Location Overview: Abbott is a small town located in north-central Texas, roughly halfway between Dallas and Waco along Interstate 35. The town is surrounded by vast expanses of farmland, typical of Hill County, where cotton, corn, and other crops are cultivated. Abbott’s rural charm and quiet atmosphere are its main attractions, and it is best known as the birthplace of country music legend Willie Nelson. The town’s location provides easy access to larger cities, making it a peaceful retreat with the amenities of urban areas nearby. Despite its small size, Abbott maintains a strong community spirit centered around local events and traditions.
Demographics
Median resident age: 40.5 years
Median household income: $37,917
Median house value: $54,300
Population by Race
Races in Abbott:
- White Non-Hispanic (93.3%)
- Hispanic (5.7%)
- Other race (3.0%)
- Black (1.0%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
Ancestries: Czech (33.3%), German (10.7%), United States (10.3%), Irish (9.0%), English (4.3%), Scotch-Irish (4.0%).
Elevation: 712 feet
Land area: 0.6 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Abbott
- High school or higher: 82.1%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.4%
- Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
- Unemployed: 1.3%
- Mean travel time to work: 17.8 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Abbott city
- Never married: 15.1%
- Now married: 65.5%
- Separated: 2.6%
- Widowed: 12.1%
- Divorced: 4.7%
3.0% Foreign born (3.0% Latin America).
Population change in the 1990s: -13 (-4.2%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Abbott:
- HILL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; HILLSBORO, TX)
- LAKE WHITNEY MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; WHITNEY, TX)
- HILLCREST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER (about 22 miles; WACO, TX)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Abbott:
- WACO REGIONAL (about 22 miles; WACO, TX; Abbreviation: ACT)
- DRAUGHON-MILLER CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL (about 56 miles; TEMPLE, TX; Abbreviation: TPL)
- FORT WORTH NAS JRB/CARSWELL FIELD (about 66 miles; FORT WORTH, TX; Abbreviation: NFW)
Other public-use airports nearest to Abbott:
- HILLSBORO MUNI (about 14 miles; HILLSBORO, TX; Abbreviation: 5T5)
- TSTC WACO (about 18 miles; WACO, TX; Abbreviation: CNW)
- WINGS FOR CHRIST INTL FLIGHT ACADEMY (about 19 miles; WACO, TX; Abbreviation: 73F)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Abbott:
- TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE-WACO (about 19 miles; WACO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,218)
- MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 22 miles; WACO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,658)
- BAYLOR UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; WACO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 13,183)
- NAVARRO COLLEGE (about 46 miles; CORSICANA, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,842)
- TEMPLE COLLEGE (about 58 miles; TEMPLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,054)
- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON (about 58 miles; ARLINGTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 15,467)
- TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; FT WORTH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,403)
Public primary/middle school in Abbott:
- ABBOTT SCHOOL (Students: 283; Location: 219 S FIRST ST; Grades: PK – 12)