Tye, Texas | |
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Location of Tye, Texas |
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Coordinates: 32°27′12″N 99°52′1″W / 32.45333°N 99.86694°WCoordinates: 32°27′12″N 99°52′1″W / 32.45333°N 99.86694°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Taylor |
Area | |
• Total | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km2) |
• Land | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km2) |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,242 |
• Density | 260/sq mi (100/km2) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 79563 |
Area code(s) | 325 |
FIPS code | 48-74132 |
GNIS feature ID | 1348997 |
Tye is a city in Taylor County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,242 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Tye is located at 32°27′12″N 99°52′1″W / 32.45333°N 99.86694°W (32.453324, -99.866993).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.1 km²), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Tye has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,158 people, 426 households, and 316 families residing in the city. The population density was 248.3 people per square mile (95.9/km²). There were 582 housing units at an average density of 124.8/sq mi (48.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.67% White, 1.81% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 5.27% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.40% of the population.