Abilene
City in Taylor County, Texas
Abilene is a city in Taylor County, Texas, with 125,182 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,719 ft (524 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Impact, 3.2 miles N.
- 125,182residents (2020 Census)
- 1,719 ftelevation · 524 m
- 106.7 sq miland area · 276.3 km²
- 1,174 / sq mipopulation density
- 79699main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Abilene
Abilene ( AB-i-leen) is a city in Taylor and Jones counties, Texas, United States. Its population was 125,182 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan statistical area, which had a population of 176,579 as of 2020. Abilene is home to three Christian universities: Abilene Christian University, McMurry University, and Hardin–Simmons University. It is the county seat of Taylor County. Dyess Air Force Base is located on the west side of the city.
Abilene is located on Interstate 20, which forms a rounded bypass loop along the northern side of the city, between exits 279 on its western edge and 292 on the east. The city is located 150 miles (240 km) west of Fort Worth. Multiple freeways form a loop surrounding the city's core: I-20 on the north, US 83/84/277 on the west, and Loop 322 to the east. The former Texas and Pacific Railway, now part of the Union Pacific mainline, divides the city into well-established north and south zones. The historic downtown area is on the north side of the railroad, while the growing south of downtown Abilene "SODA" district is located on the south side of the tracks.
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Living in Abilene
- Median household income
- $62,648
- Median home value
- $183,700
- Median rent
- $1,157/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Abilene had 125,182 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 125,182 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,174 per sq mi (453 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Abilene at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Taylor County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 125,182 (2020) |
| Land area | 106.67 sq mi (276.3 km²) |
| Water area | 5.43 sq mi (14.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4545° N, 99.7381° W |
| ZIP codes | 79699, 79605, 79607 |
| Official website | abilenetx.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4801000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Abilene
- Impact3.2 mi N
- Tye7.5 mi W
- Potosi8.8 mi S
- Hawley11.3 mi N
- Buffalo Gap13.1 mi SW
- Clyde14.1 mi E
- Merkel15.9 mi W
- Tuscola17.1 mi S
- Baird20.4 mi E
- Lawn22.0 mi S
- Trent22.6 mi W
- Anson22.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Abilene
What county is Abilene in?
Abilene is in Taylor County, Texas.
What is the population of Abilene, TX?
125,182 people lived in Abilene at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Abilene, TX?
The main ZIP code is 79699. Other ZIP codes: 79605, 79607.
What is the elevation of Abilene?
1,719 feet (524 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Abilene?
Impact (3.2 mi), Tye (7.5 mi), Potosi (8.8 mi), Hawley (11.3 mi), Buffalo Gap (13.1 mi).
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