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Wichita Falls Metropolitan Area
The Wichita Falls metropolitan statistical area is a metropolitan area in North Texas that covers three counties – Archer County, Texas, Archer, Clay County, Texas, Clay, and Wichita County, Texas, Wichita. As of the United States Census, 2010, 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 151,306 (though a July 1, 2011 estimate placed the population at 150,261). Counties *Archer County, Texas, Archer *Clay County, Texas, Clay *Wichita County, Texas, Wichita Communities Places with more than 100,000 people *Wichita Falls, Texas, Wichita Falls (Principal City) Places with 1,000 to 15,000 people *Archer City, Texas, Archer City *Burkburnett, Texas, Burkburnett *Electra, Texas, Electra *Henrietta, Texas, Henrietta *Holliday, Texas, Holliday *Iowa Park, Texas, Iowa Park Places with 500 to 1,000 people *Byers, Texas, Byers *Lakeside City, Texas, Lakeside City *Petrolia, Texas, Petrolia Places with less than 500 people *Bellevue, Texas, Bellevue *Cashion Community, Texas, Cashion Commu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electra, Texas
Electra is a city in Wichita County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls metropolitan statistical area. The population was 2,292 at the 2020 census., down from 2,791 in 2010. Electra claims the title of Pump Jack Capital of Texas, a title made official by the state in 2001,Bernadette Pruit"A fading town's liquid legacy: Once-thriving Electra hopes 'Pump Jack' title brings new fortune,"''The Dallas Morning News'', September 23, 2001. Retrieved December 30, 2007. and has celebrated an annual Pump Jack Festival since 2002.First Pump Jack Festival photographs of the April 20, 2002, festival. Retrieved December 30, 2007. It was named in honor of Electra Waggoner, an heiress to the |
Scotland, Texas
Scotland is a city in Archer County in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 413 at the 2020 census. The town is named for its founder, Henry J. Scott. Geography Scotland is located in eastern Archer County south of the Little Wichita River. The city limits extend east as far as Lake Arrowhead, a reservoir on the Little Wichita. U.S. Route 281 passes through the city, leading north to Wichita Falls and south to Jacksboro. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.63%, is water. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Scotland has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 438 people, 160 households, and 116 families residing in the city. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pleasant Valley, Texas
Pleasant Valley is a town in Wichita County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas metropolitan statistical area. The population was 357 at the 2020 census. Pleasant Valley is also referred to as "The rural country club of Wichita County", in part because of the high demand for land and above-average home prices. This includes Pleasant Valley estates and also Horseshoe Bend estates to the southwest. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km), all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 357 people, 120 households, and 78 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, 408 people, 162 households, and 127 families resided in the town. The population density was . The 172 housing units averaged 66.3 per square mile (25.6/km). The racial makeup of the town was 95.10% White, 0.98% Native American, 2.45% from other r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megargel, Texas
Megargel ( ) is a town in Archer County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas metropolitan statistical area. Its population was 174 at the 2020 census. The town is named for Roy C. Megargel, the president of the railroad that developed the town. History Megargel was established as a result of the Gulf, Texas and Western Railroad extending services to Jacksboro and Seymour. The town was established in 1910. The community developed multiple businesses within three months because the purchasers of land who established businesses 60 days after acquiring their lots received discounts as an incentive to do so. The town had 350 residents in 1914. By 1923, the population had increased to 475. Around that time, H. Sheets drilled a new oil well in the Swastika oilfield, causing a population increase. Oil was discovered east of Megargel in 1925, and the town expanded even more. One year later, the town had 1,000 residents, and in 1927, it increased by 200 more p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolly, Texas
Jolly is a city in Clay County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 172 at both the 2020 census and 2010 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 188 people, 70 households, and 59 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 73 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 99.47% White, and 0.53% from two or more races. There were 70 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 2.90. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dean, Texas
Dean is a city in Clay County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 488 at the 2020 census. Geography Dean is located in northwestern Clay County. Texas State Highway 79 passes through the community, leading southwest to Wichita Falls and northeast to Petrolia. According to the United States Census Bureau, Dean has a total area of , of which , or 0.56%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 341 people, 131 households, and 105 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 136 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.60% White, 0.88% African American, 0.29% Native American, 2.05% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.28% of the population. There were 131 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cashion Community, Texas
Cashion Community (commonly called Cashion) is a city in Wichita County, Texas, United States. It was incorporated in 2000, and had a population of 286 in 2020. Cashion Community is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas metropolitan statistical area. Geography Cashion Community is located eight miles north of Wichita Falls off State Highway 240 in northeastern Wichita County. Its elevation is 994 feet above mean sea level. The city has a total area of , all land. History Settlement in the area began about 1897, when Hi Willis purchased land. A one-room schoolhouse was built on donated land and named for T.J. Cashion, a county commissioner. The school became the center of the community. Oil was discovered in 1918, which led to a significant influx of residents. In the 1920s, the Cooper, Friberg, and Bacon school consolidated with Cashion and eventually the campus was expanded to accommodate a four-year high school. Oil production declined in the 1930s and the high school closed in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellevue, Texas
} Bellevue is a city in Clay County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls metropolitan statistical area. The population was 289 at the 2020 census. History The sparsely settled area developed around 1882 by the Ortons, when it was selected as a railroad shipping station. The community has had several declines and resurges. In 1902, the community incorporated, but then it was almost wiped out by a tornado in 1906. Now it is a small growing town. Geography Bellevue is located in southeastern Clay County at (33.635221, –98.015609). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Bellevue is located on U.S. Route 287, northwest of Fort Worth and southeast of Wichita Falls. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 362 people, 140 households, and 105 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 161 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.24% Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petrolia, Texas
Petrolia is a city in Clay County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 514 at the 2020 census, down from 686 at the 2010 census. Geography Petrolia is located in northern Clay County. Texas State Highway 79 passes through the center of town, leading southwest to Wichita Falls and northeast to Waurika, Oklahoma. Texas State Highway 148 leads south from the center of Petrolia to Henrietta, the Clay County seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, Petrolia has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 782 people, 305 households, and 215 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 338 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.88% White, 0.77% African American, 1.41% Native American, 1.15% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.96% of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakeside City, Texas
Lakeside City is a town in Archer County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,082 at the 2020 census. Geography Lakeside City is located in northeastern Archer County along the south shore of Lake Wichita. The Archer County/ Wichita County border runs through Lake Wichita, with the city of Wichita Falls on the north side of the border. Downtown Wichita Falls is to the northeast. Texas State Highway 79 touches the southeastern border of the town, leading northeast to Wichita Falls and southwest to Archer City, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,082 people, 384 households, and 289 families residing in the town. 2008 As of the census of 2008, there were 1,048 people, 353 households, and 301 families residing in the town. The population density was . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Byers, Texas
Byers is a city in Clay County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 454 at the 2020 census. Geography Byers is located in northern Clay County along Texas State Highway 79. Wichita Falls is to the southwest, and Waurika, Oklahoma, is to the northeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, Byers has a total area of , of which , or 2.14%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 517 people, 213 households, and 148 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 229 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 93.81% White, 3.48% Native American, 1.74% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.51% of the population. There were 213 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a femal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
