Study Butte

Census-designated place in Brewster County, Texas

Aerial view of Study Butte, Texas
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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.

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, TX population

Study Butte had 200 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census200
Density42 per sq mi (16 per km²)

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

Study Butte at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyBrewster County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population200 (2020)
Land area4.76 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation2,582 ft (787 m)
Coordinates29.3356° N, 103.5426° W
ZIP code79852
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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