Study Butte
Census-designated place in Brewster County, Texas

Study Butte is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Brewster County, Texas, with 200 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,582 ft (787 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Terlingua, 4.2 miles SW.
- 200residents (2020 Census)
- 2,582 ftelevation · 787 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.3 km²
- 42 / sq mipopulation density
- 79852ZIP code
About Study Butte
Study Butte ( STEW-dee BEWT) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Brewster County, Texas, United States. The population was 200 at the 2020 census, down from 233 at the 2010 census. At the 2000 census, the area was part of the Study Butte-Terlingua CDP.
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Study Butte had 200 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 200 |
|---|---|
| Density | 42 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Study Butte at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Brewster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 200 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.76 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,582 ft (787 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.3356° N, 103.5426° W |
| ZIP code | 79852 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4870688 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Study Butte
What county is Study Butte in?
Study Butte is in Brewster County, Texas.
What is the population of Study Butte, TX?
200 people lived in Study Butte at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Study Butte, TX?
The ZIP code of Study Butte is 79852.
What is the elevation of Study Butte?
2,582 feet (787 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Study Butte?
Terlingua (4.2 mi), Redford (38.8 mi).
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