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Anson, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Anson, Texas, is 2,398, with approximately 51% male and 49% female. The population has remained stable, with some fluctuations due to the town’s connection to nearby Abilene.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1881
  • County Affiliated: Jones County
  • Land Area: 2.3 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,043 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 325
  • Zip Codes: 79501

Geography and Location

Anson, Texas, is located in the central part of the state, about 25 miles north of Abilene, within Jones County. It serves as the county seat and is part of the larger Abilene metropolitan area. The town experiences a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters, typical of West Texas. The landscape around Anson is predominantly flat and characterized by open grasslands, agricultural fields, and ranching operations, which are key components of the local economy. Anson is located along U.S. Highway 83 and U.S. Highway 277, providing easy access to Abilene and other parts of West Texas. The town is known for its historical significance, particularly the Texas Cowboys’ Christmas Ball, which has been celebrated annually since 1885. Anson’s small-town charm, combined with its proximity to Abilene, makes it a quiet but accessible location for those seeking a rural lifestyle with urban amenities nearby.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.0 years
Median household income: $23,954
Median house value: $29,900

Population by Race

Races in Anson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (63.5%)
  • Hispanic (32.6%)
  • Other race (18.6%)
  • Black (2.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Asian Indian (0.5%)

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

Ancestries: United States (14.4%), Irish (11.9%), German (9.4%), English (9.1%), Italian (1.9%), Dutch (1.6%).

Elevation: 1731 feet

Land area: 2.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Anson

  • High school or higher: 60.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anson city

  • Never married: 19.2%
  • Now married: 57.3%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 12.5%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

4.1% Foreign born (3.7% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: -194 (-7.1%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Anson:

  • ANSON GENERAL HOSPITAL (101 AVENUE J)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Anson:

  • STAMFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; STAMFORD, TX)
  • HAMLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; HAMLIN, TX)
  • HENDRICK CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE (about 23 miles; ABILENE, TX)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anson:

  • DYESS AFB (about 24 miles; ABILENE, TX; Abbreviation: DYS)
  • ABILENE REGIONAL (about 30 miles; ABILENE, TX; Abbreviation: ABI)
  • SAN ANGELO REGIONAL/MATHIS FIELD (about 105 miles; SAN ANGELO, TX; Abbreviation: SJT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anson:

  • ARLEDGE FIELD (about 16 miles; STAMFORD, TX; Abbreviation: F56)
  • HAMLIN MUNI (about 18 miles; HAMLIN, TX; Abbreviation: 14F)
  • ELMDALE AIRPARK (about 28 miles; ABILENE, TX; Abbreviation: 6F4)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anson:

  • HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; Abilene, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; ABILENE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,380)
  • ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 109 miles; SAN ANGELO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,477)
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 121 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,619)
  • TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 123 miles; STEPHENVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,068)
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 146 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; Full-time enrollment: 22,439)
  • MIDLAND COLLEGE (about 160 miles; MIDLAND, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,800)

Schools

Public high school in Anson:

  • ANSON H S (Students: 231; Location: 1509 S COMMERCIAL; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Anson:

  • ANSON EL (Students: 366; Location: 922 AVE M; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ANSON MIDDLE (Students: 184; Location: 1120 AVE M; Grades: 06 – 08)

Libraries

Library in Anson:

  • ANSON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $19,352; Location: 1137 12TH ST; 19,500 books; 125 audio materials; 338 video materials; 3 serial subscriptions)

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