Abilene metropolitan area | |
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| Abilene MSA | |
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| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Texas |
| Largest city | Abilene |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 2,757 sq mi (7,140 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 176,579 |
| • Rank | 243rd in the U.S. |
| • Density | 62/sq mi (24/km2) |
The Abilene metropolitan statistical area is a metropolitan statistical area in west-central Texas that covers three counties—Taylor, Jones, and Callahan. As of the 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 176,579.[1]
As of the census[1] of 2000, 160,245 people, 58,475 households, and 40,799 families were residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 81.52% White, 6.83% African American, 0.57% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 7.84% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 17.15% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $32,023 and for a family was $37,805. Males had a median income of $27,647 versus $19,523 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $19,523.
Interstate 20
I-20 has several business routes within the Abilene MSA.
