Terlingua
Census-designated place in Brewster County, Texas
Terlingua is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Brewster County, Texas, with 78 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,507 ft (764 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Study Butte, 4.2 miles NE.
- 78residents (2020 Census)
- 2,507 ftelevation · 764 m
- 11.0 sq miland area · 28.5 km²
- 7 / sq mipopulation density
- 79852ZIP code
About Terlingua
Terlingua ( tər-LING-gwə) is a mining district and census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern Brewster County, Texas, United States. It is located near the Rio Grande and the villages of Lajitas and Study Butte, Texas, as well as the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The discovery of cinnabar, from which the metal mercury is extracted, in the mid-1880s brought miners to the area, creating a city of 2,000 people. The only remnants of the mining days are a ghost town of the Howard Perry-owned Chisos Mining Company and several nearby capped and abandoned mines: the California Hill, the Rainbow, the 248, and the Study Butte mines. The mineral terlinguaite was first found in the vicinity of California Hill.
The population of Terlingua as of 2020 was 78.
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Living in Terlingua
- Median household income
- $46,094
- Median home value
- $109,700
- Median age
- 41.1
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Terlingua had 78 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 78 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7 per sq mi (3 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Terlingua at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Brewster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 78 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.02 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,507 ft (764 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.2871° N, 103.5834° W |
| ZIP code | 79852 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4872248 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Terlingua
What county is Terlingua in?
Terlingua is in Brewster County, Texas.
What is the population of Terlingua, TX?
78 people lived in Terlingua at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Terlingua, TX?
The ZIP code of Terlingua is 79852.
What is the elevation of Terlingua?
2,507 feet (764 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Terlingua?
Study Butte (4.2 mi), Redford (37.2 mi).
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