Holliday is a city in Archer County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,524 at the 2020 census,[4] down from 1,758 at the 2010 census.[5] The town is named for nearby Holliday Creek, named in turn for John Holliday, a member of a Republic of Texas military expedition.
Holliday, Texas | |
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 Location of Holliday, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 33°48′52″N 98°41′23″W / 33.81444°N 98.68972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Archer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,524 |
| • Density | 620/sq mi (240/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76366 |
| Area code | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-34532[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410776[2] |
| Website | www |
Geography
editHolliday is located in northern Archer County 14 miles (23 km) southwest of downtown Wichita Falls in northern Texas. U.S. Routes 82 and 277 bypass the city on the northwest, leading northeast to Wichita Falls and southwest to Seymour.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2), all land.[5]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 786 | — | |
| 1940 | 798 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,007 | 26.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,139 | 13.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,048 | −8.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,349 | 28.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,475 | 9.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,632 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,758 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,524 | −13.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,355 | 88.91% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 13 | 0.85% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.2% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 71 | 4.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 | 5.18% |
| Total | 1,524 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,524 people, 598 households, and 465 families residing in the city.
Education
editHolliday is served by the Holliday Independent School District.
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Holliday has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[10]
References
edit- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Holliday, Texas
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Holliday city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ Climate Summary for Holliday, Texas