Abilene
Abilene, Texas
Abilene is in the northeast corner of Taylor County. It is situated 1,708 feet above sea level on generally flat terrain. The city is connected east-west by Interstate Highway 20 and north-south by U.S. highways 83, 84, and 277. Reflecting its beginning as a railroad townsite, Abilene is bisected by the Texas and Pacific tracks, which run east-west.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Abilene at a Glance
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- Adopted by:
- Tasha Rose Williams
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Abilene is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Elm Creek)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 32.45521530
- Longitude
- -99.73851000
Has Post Office
Yes
Is Incorporated
Yes
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Abilene, Texas
Abilene, Texas, Skyline. Photo by Atownbman on Wikimedia Commons
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Abilene by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Abilene
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 125,182 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 123,403 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 117,063 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 115,930 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
| 106,707 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |
| 98,315 | 1980 | United States Census Bureau |
| 89,653 | 1970 | United States Census Bureau |
| 90,368 | 1960 | United States Census Bureau |
| 45,570 | 1950 | United States Census Bureau |
| 26,612 | 1940 | United States Census Bureau |
| 23,175 | 1930 | United States Census Bureau |
| 10,274 | 1920 | United States Census Bureau |
| 9,204 | 1910 | United States Census Bureau |
| 3,411 | 1900 | United States Census Bureau |
| 3,194 | 1890 | United States Census Bureau |