Panhandle

Town in Carson County, Texas

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Panhandle is a town in Carson County, Texas, with 2,378 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,458 ft (1,054 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Deer, 13.0 miles NE.

About Panhandle

Panhandle is a city in and the county seat of Carson County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,378 at the 2020 census. Panhandle is part of the Amarillo metropolitan statistical area.

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Living in Panhandle

Median household income
$85,870
Median home value
$161,000
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Median age
48.2
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Panhandle, TX population

Panhandle had 2,378 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,378
Density1,119 per sq mi (432 per km²)

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

Panhandle at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyCarson County
TypeTown
Population2,378 (2020)
Land area2.12 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Elevation3,458 ft (1,054 m)
Coordinates35.3463° N, 101.3805° W
ZIP code79068
Official websitepanhandletx.govoffice2.com
Census code (GEOID)4854960

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

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Frequently asked questions about Panhandle

What county is Panhandle in?

Panhandle is in Carson County, Texas.

What is the population of Panhandle, TX?

2,378 people lived in Panhandle at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Panhandle, TX?

The ZIP code of Panhandle is 79068.

What is the elevation of Panhandle?

3,458 feet (1,054 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Panhandle?

White Deer (13.0 mi), Washburn (16.2 mi), Claude (16.5 mi), Groom (18.2 mi), Skellytown (19.4 mi).

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