Gail

Census-designated place in Borden County, Texas

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Gail is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Borden County, Texas, with 249 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,556 ft (779 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fluvanna, 19.9 miles NE.

About Gail

Gail is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Borden County, Texas, United States, that is located at the junction of U.S. Route 180 and Farm to Market Road 669. As of the 2020 census, Gail had a population of 249.

The town and county are named for Gail Borden, Jr., the inventor of condensed milk.

Gail Mountain is located on the southwestern edge of town. The 20th annual Christmas lighting of the star atop Gail Mountain was held on November 29, 2013.

Mushaway Peak, a small but conspicuous butte, is located 4 miles (6 km) southeast.

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Median age
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Gail, TX population

Gail had 249 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census249
Density124 per sq mi (48 per km²)

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

Gail at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyBorden County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population249 (2020)
Land area2.01 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation2,556 ft (779 m)
Coordinates32.7673° N, 101.4558° W
ZIP code79738
Census code (GEOID)4827972

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

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Frequently asked questions about Gail

What county is Gail in?

Gail is in Borden County, Texas.

What is the population of Gail, TX?

249 people lived in Gail at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Gail, TX?

The ZIP code of Gail is 79738.

What is the elevation of Gail?

2,556 feet (779 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Gail?

Fluvanna (19.9 mi), Ackerly (22.6 mi), O'Donnell (25.7 mi), Los Ybanez (27.0 mi), Lamesa (29.0 mi).

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