Baird
City in Callahan County, Texas
Baird is a city in Callahan County, Texas, with 1,479 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,722 ft (525 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clyde, 6.3 miles W.
- 1,479residents (2020 Census)
- 1,722 ftelevation · 525 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 557 / sq mipopulation density
- 79504ZIP code
About Baird
Baird is a city in and the county seat of Callahan County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,479 at the 2020 census. The city is named after Matthew Baird, the owner and director of the Texas and Pacific Railway. The railway depot is now operated as the visitor center and a transportation museum.
Baird is part of the Abilene metropolitan area.
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Living in Baird
- Median household income
- $50,772
- Median home value
- $76,800
- Median rent
- $622/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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Baird had 1,479 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,479 |
|---|---|
| Density | 557 per sq mi (215 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Baird at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Callahan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,479 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.66 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3961° N, 99.3960° W |
| ZIP code | 79504 |
| Official website | bairdtexas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4805336 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Baird
- Clyde6.3 mi W
- Putnam11.8 mi E
- Moran17.0 mi NE
- Potosi17.3 mi W
- Abilene20.4 mi W
- Impact21.7 mi W
- Cross Plains22.9 mi SE
- Albany23.6 mi N
- Cisco24.2 mi E
- Tuscola26.7 mi SW
- Buffalo Gap26.7 mi W
- Lawn27.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Baird
What county is Baird in?
Baird is in Callahan County, Texas.
What is the population of Baird, TX?
1,479 people lived in Baird at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Baird, TX?
The ZIP code of Baird is 79504.
What is the elevation of Baird?
1,722 feet (525 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Baird?
Clyde (6.3 mi), Putnam (11.8 mi), Moran (17.0 mi), Potosi (17.3 mi), Abilene (20.4 mi).
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