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Moving to Abernathy, Texas

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The current estimated population of Abernathy is 2,850, including 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable over recent years, with only minor changes due to the small-town rural nature and agricultural focus of the local economy. Despite limited economic growth, Abernathy continues to attract residents seeking a quiet, family-oriented community.

City Facts

  • Founded: 1909
  • County: Hale and Lubbock Counties
  • Land Area: 1.8 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,583 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 806
  • Zip Code: 79311

Geography and Location

Abernathy is located in the Texas Panhandle, about 18 miles north of Lubbock along Interstate 27. It straddles both Hale and Lubbock counties, making it a part of the Lubbock metropolitan area while retaining its small-town rural character. The town is primarily surrounded by agricultural land, with cotton farming playing a significant role in the local economy. Abernathy’s flat landscape and dry climate are typical of West Texas, with open skies and wide plains. The town’s proximity to Lubbock provides easy access to larger urban amenities while offering a more peaceful, community-focused lifestyle. The town’s quiet atmosphere, local schools, and civic pride make it a desirable place to live for families seeking a rural setting.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.4 years
Median household income: $31,377
Median house value: $46,900

Population by Race

Races in Abernathy:

  • White Non-Hispanic (53.3%)
  • Hispanic (43.1%)
  • Other race (18.6%)
  • Black (2.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.8%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)

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

Ancestries: United States (11.1%), English (7.2%), German (4.6%), Irish (3.6%), Scotch-Irish (2.2%), French (1.3%).

Elevation: 3356 feet

Land area: 1.2 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Abernathy

  • High school or higher: 67.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Abernathy city

  • Never married: 19.7%
  • Now married: 64.1%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

3.4% Foreign born (3.1% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +114 (+4.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Abernathy:

  • IHS HOSPITAL AT LUBBOCK (about 18 miles; LUBBOCK, TX)
  • COVENANT CHILDREN HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; LUBBOCK, TX)
  • COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER (about 19 miles; LUBBOCK, TX)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Abernathy:

  • LUBBOCK INTL (about 13 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; Abbreviation: LBB)
  • AMARILLO INTL (about 96 miles; AMARILLO, TX; Abbreviation: AMA)
  • CANNON AFB (about 109 miles; CLOVIS, NM; Abbreviation: CVS)

Other public-use airports nearest to Abernathy:

  • ABERNATHY MUNI (about 7 miles; ABERNATHY, TX; Abbreviation: F83)
  • TOWN & COUNTRY AIRPARK (about 25 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; Abbreviation: F82)
  • HALE COUNTY (about 25 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; Abbreviation: PVW)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Abernathy:

  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 16 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; Full-time enrollment: 22,439)
  • WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,578)
  • SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE (about 43 miles; LEVELLAND, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,851)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; CANYON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,476)
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 93 miles; AMARILLO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,876)
  • EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 107 miles; PORTALES, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,955)
  • MIDLAND COLLEGE (about 125 miles; MIDLAND, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,800)

Schools

Public high school in Abernathy:

  • ABERNATHY H S (Students: 212; Location: 505 7TH ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Abernathy:

  • ABERNATHY EL (Students: 400; Location: 505 7TH ST; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ABERNATHY J H (Students: 166; Location: 505 7TH ST; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ABERNATHY DAEP (Students: 1; Location: 505 7TH ST; Grades: 06 – 12)

Libraries

Library in Abernathy:

  • ABERNATHY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $11,172; Location: 811 AVENUE D; 12,313 books; 61 audio materials; 199 video materials; 8 serial subscriptions)

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