Boys Ranch

Census-designated place in Oldham County, Texas

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Boys Ranch is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Oldham County, Texas, with 173 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,186 ft (971 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Channing, 11.1 miles NW.

About Boys Ranch

Boys Ranch is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in northeastern Oldham County, Texas, United States, on the site of the original county seat, Tascosa. Founded in 1939 by Cal Farley, it lies along U.S. Route 385, northeast of the city of Vega, the county seat of Oldham County. Although Boys Ranch is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 79010. Boys Ranch is a residential community serving boys and girls ages 5 to 18.

As of the 2020 census, Boys Ranch had a population of 173.

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Boys Ranch, TX population

Boys Ranch had 173 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census173
Density108 per sq mi (42 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Boys Ranch at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyOldham County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population173 (2020)
Land area1.60 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation3,186 ft (971 m)
Coordinates35.5352° N, 102.2526° W
ZIP code79010
Census code (GEOID)4809796

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Boys Ranch

What county is Boys Ranch in?

Boys Ranch is in Oldham County, Texas.

What is the population of Boys Ranch, TX?

173 people lived in Boys Ranch at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Boys Ranch, TX?

The ZIP code of Boys Ranch is 79010.

What is the elevation of Boys Ranch?

3,186 feet (971 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Boys Ranch?

Channing (11.1 mi), Vega (22.4 mi), Wildorado (22.6 mi), Bishop Hills (25.4 mi), Bushland (25.4 mi).

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