May
Census-designated place in Brown County, Texas

May is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Brown County, Texas, with 277 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,667 ft (508 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Thunderbird Bay, 7.4 miles SW.
- 277residents (2020 Census)
- 1,667 ftelevation · 508 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 186 / sq mipopulation density
- 76857ZIP code
About May
May is an unincorporated community in Brown County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, May had a population of 277. May was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1981, with marker number 5377. In 2001, historical marker 12532 was added for May United Methodist Church, commemorating the church's presence in the community for over 100 years. The May Cemetery was designated a Historic Texas Cemetery in 2016.
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- Median household income
- $90,625
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 33.9
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May had 277 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 277 |
|---|---|
| Density | 186 per sq mi (72 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
May at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Brown County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 277 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.49 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9798° N, 98.9247° W |
| ZIP code | 76857 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4847172 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near May
- Thunderbird Bay7.4 mi SW
- Rising Star8.5 mi N
- Blanket13.3 mi SE
- Lake Brownwood15.5 mi SW
- Early16.4 mi S
- Cross Plains17.4 mi NW
- Brownwood18.7 mi S
- Comanche19.6 mi E
- Carbon20.7 mi N
- Bangs21.8 mi SW
- Gorman21.9 mi NE
- Zephyr22.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about May
What county is May in?
May is in Brown County, Texas.
What is the population of May, TX?
277 people lived in May at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of May, TX?
The ZIP code of May is 76857.
What is the elevation of May?
1,667 feet (508 m) above sea level.
What towns are near May?
Thunderbird Bay (7.4 mi), Rising Star (8.5 mi), Blanket (13.3 mi), Lake Brownwood (15.5 mi), Early (16.4 mi).
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