Anson
City in Jones County, Texas
Anson is a city in Jones County, Texas, with 2,294 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,729 ft (527 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hawley, 11.4 miles SE.
- 2,294residents (2020 Census)
- 1,729 ftelevation · 527 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.1 km²
- 831 / sq mipopulation density
- 79501ZIP code
About Anson
Anson is a city in and the county seat of Jones County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,294 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas metropolitan area. Originally named "Jones City", the town was renamed "Anson" in 1882 in honor of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas.
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Living in Anson
- Median household income
- $48,104
- Median home value
- $74,800
- Median rent
- $757/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Anson had 2,294 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,294 |
|---|---|
| Density | 831 per sq mi (321 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Anson at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Jones County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,294 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.76 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7545° N, 99.8962° W |
| ZIP code | 79501 |
| Official website | anson-tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4803372 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Anson
- Hawley11.4 mi SE
- Lueders16.2 mi E
- Hamlin16.6 mi NW
- McCaulley18.1 mi W
- Impact19.6 mi SE
- Sylvester20.7 mi W
- Merkel20.8 mi S
- Tye21.0 mi S
- Trent22.6 mi SW
- Abilene22.7 mi SE
- Stamford26.6 mi NE
- Roby28.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Anson
What county is Anson in?
Anson is in Jones County, Texas.
What is the population of Anson, TX?
2,294 people lived in Anson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Anson, TX?
The ZIP code of Anson is 79501.
What is the elevation of Anson?
1,729 feet (527 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Anson?
Hawley (11.4 mi), Lueders (16.2 mi), Hamlin (16.6 mi), McCaulley (18.1 mi), Impact (19.6 mi).
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