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Anthony, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Anthony, Texas, is 5,412, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has grown moderately due to its proximity to the larger city of El Paso and the town’s location on the Texas-New Mexico border.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1881
  • County Affiliated: El Paso County
  • Land Area: 6.6 square miles
  • Population Density: 820 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 915
  • Zip Codes: 79821

Geography and Location

Anthony, Texas, is located in the far western part of the state, within El Paso County, right along the Texas-New Mexico border. The town is often referred to as the “Gateway to Texas” due to its location on Interstate 10, which connects it to El Paso, 20 miles to the south, and Las Cruces, New Mexico, to the north. Anthony is part of the larger El Paso metropolitan area, and its proximity to this urban center makes it a growing suburban town. The region enjoys a desert climate, with hot summers and mild winters, with very little rainfall throughout the year. The landscape around Anthony is characterized by flat, arid land with desert flora such as cacti and mesquite. The nearby Franklin Mountains provide scenic views and recreational opportunities, including hiking and rock climbing. The Rio Grande River, which runs near the town, is vital for local agriculture, with irrigation supporting crops like pecans and cotton. Anthony’s rural feel, coupled with its access to urban amenities, makes it an attractive location for both residents and businesses.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.5 years
Median household income: $26,295
Median house value: $57,900

Population by Race

Races in Anthony:

  • Hispanic (82.8%)
  • Other race (14.8%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (12.4%)
  • Black (3.9%)
  • Two or more races (2.0%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)

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

Ancestries: United States (2.0%).

Land area: 6.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Anthony

  • High school or higher: 56.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 5.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 14.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anthony town

  • Never married: 17.0%
  • Now married: 71.3%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 4.4%

36.6% Foreign born (28.3% Latin America, 4.4% Asia, 3.8% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +508 (+15.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Anthony:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anthony:

  • BIGGS AAF (about 20 miles; FORT BLISS/EL PASO/, TX; Abbreviation: BIF)
  • EL PASO INTL (about 21 miles; EL PASO, TX; Abbreviation: ELP)
  • LAS CRUCES INTERNATIONAL (about 30 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM; Abbreviation: LRU)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anthony:

  • DONA ANA COUNTY AT SANTA TERESA (about 12 miles; SANTA TERESA, NM; Abbreviation: 5T6)
  • WEST TEXAS (about 32 miles; EL PASO, TX; Abbreviation: T27)
  • FABENS (about 47 miles; FABENS, TX; Abbreviation: E35)

Amtrak station near Anthony:

  • 18 miles: EL PASO (700 SAN FRANCISCO AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anthony:

  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (about 17 miles; EL PASO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 12,071)
  • NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 23 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM; Full-time enrollment: 12,562)
  • NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY-DONA ANA (about 23 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,380)
  • EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 24 miles; EL PASO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 11,127)
  • COCHISE COLLEGE (about 209 miles; DOUGLAS, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 2,585)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO-MAIN CAMPUS (about 210 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Full-time enrollment: 18,780)
  • ALBUQUERQUE TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE (about 212 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Full-time enrollment: 9,188)

Schools

Public high school in Anthony:

  • ANTHONY H S (Students: 197; Location: 610 SIXTH ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Anthony:

  • ANTHONY EL (Students: 397; Location: 610 SIXTH ST; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ANTHONY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 177; Location: 610 6TH ST; Grades: 06 – 08)

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