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Aspermont, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Aspermont, Texas, is 835, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural nature.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1889
  • County Affiliated: Stonewall County
  • Land Area: 1.5 square miles
  • Population Density: 556 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 940
  • Zip Codes: 79502

Geography and Location

Aspermont, Texas, is a small rural town located in north-central Texas, within Stonewall County. It is situated about 70 miles northwest of Abilene, providing access to urban services while maintaining a quiet, rural atmosphere. Aspermont experiences a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters, typical of West Texas. The surrounding geography consists of flat to gently rolling plains, where ranching and farming are the primary economic activities. Cotton and livestock are the main products in the area. Aspermont’s location along U.S. Route 83 provides easy access to nearby cities while offering a peaceful, small-town lifestyle. The town’s close-knit community and rural charm make it a quiet place to live in the Texas plains.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.9 years
Median household income: $25,893
Median house value: $29,500

Population by Race

Races in Aspermont:

  • White Non-Hispanic (80.5%)
  • Hispanic (13.1%)
  • Other race (7.2%)
  • Black (4.3%)
  • Two or more races (2.0%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)

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

Ancestries: United States (13.7%), Irish (7.4%), English (6.6%), German (6.1%), Dutch (1.5%), French (1.5%).

Elevation: 1787 feet

Land area: 2.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Aspermont

  • High school or higher: 68.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 7.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 14.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Aspermont town

  • Never married: 15.7%
  • Now married: 58.7%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 12.3%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

2.9% Foreign born (2.4% Latin America, 0.4% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: -183 (-15.2%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Aspermont:

  • STONEWALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (821 N BROADWAY)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Aspermont:

  • HAMLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; HAMLIN, TX)
  • FISHER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 25 miles; ROTAN, TX)
  • STAMFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 32 miles; STAMFORD, TX)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Aspermont:

  • DYESS AFB (about 57 miles; ABILENE, TX; Abbreviation: DYS)
  • ABILENE REGIONAL (about 64 miles; ABILENE, TX; Abbreviation: ABI)
  • LUBBOCK INTL (about 116 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; Abbreviation: LBB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Aspermont:

  • STONEWALL COUNTY (about 4 miles; ASPERMONT, TX; Abbreviation: T60)
  • HAMLIN MUNI (about 21 miles; HAMLIN, TX; Abbreviation: 14F)
  • KENT COUNTY (about 25 miles; JAYTON, TX; Abbreviation: 22F)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aspermont:

  • HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; Abilene, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; ABILENE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,380)
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 115 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; Full-time enrollment: 22,439)
  • ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 124 miles; SAN ANGELO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,477)
  • WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 127 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,578)
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 127 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,619)
  • MIDLAND COLLEGE (about 150 miles; MIDLAND, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,800)

Schools

Public high school in Aspermont:

  • ASPERMONT HS (Students: 108; Location: 300 SEVENTH ST; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Aspermont:

  • ASPERMONT EL (Students: 128; Location: 300 SEVENTH ST; Grades: PK – 06)

Libraries

Library in Aspermont:

  • STONEWALL COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $17,503; Location: 516 S WASHINGTON AVE; 8,644 books; 160 audio materials; 34 video materials; 1 serial subscriptions)

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