Metropolitan Statistical Area in Texas, United States
| Abilene metropolitan area | ||
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Statistical Area | ||
| Abilene, TX MSA | ||
 Downtown Abilene | ||
Interactive Map of Abilene–Sweetwater, TX CSA
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Texas | |
| Largest city | Abilene | |
| Other cities | ||
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2,757 sq mi (7,140 km) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 176,579 | |
| • Rank | 243rd in the U.S. | |
| • Density | 62/sq mi (24/km) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
The Abilene metropolitan statistical area is a metropolitan statistical area in west-central Texas that covers three counties—Taylor, Jones, and Callahan. As of the 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 176,579.
Counties
Communities
Places with more than 100,000 people
- Abilene (Principal city)
Places with 5,000 to 100,000 people
Places with 2,500 to 5,000 people
Places with 1,000 to 2,500 people
Places with fewer than 1,000 people
Unincorporated places
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, 160,245 people, 58,475 households, and 40,799 families were residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 81.52% White, 6.83% African American, 0.57% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 7.84% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 17.15% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $32,023 and for a family was $37,805. Males had a median income of $27,647 versus $19,523 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $19,523.
Transportation
Major highways
Interstates
Interstate 20
I-20 has several business routes within the Abilene MSA.
US highways
State highways
See also
- List of cities in Texas
- List of museums in West Texas
- Texas census statistical areas
- List of Texas metropolitan areas
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
