Boys Ranch, Texas facts for kids
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Boys Ranch
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 Boys Ranch
Location in Texas
Boys Ranch
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Oldham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,215 ft (980 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 282 |
| • Density | 176/sq mi (68.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
79010
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-09796 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586911 |
Boys Ranch is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in northeastern Oldham County, Texas, United States, on the site of the original county seat, Tascosa. It lies along U.S. Route 385, northeast of the city of Vega, the county seat of Oldham County. Although Boys Ranch is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 79010. Boys Ranch is a residential community serving boys and girls ages 5 to 18.
History
The Boys Ranch was founded in 1939 by Cal Farley (December 25, 1895 – February 19, 1967) for troubled youth and is now a census-designated place. This was a new CDP for the 2010 census with a population of 282.
Farley was a native of Sexton, Iowa, the son of Frank and Jennie Farley, who later moved to a farm outside of Elmore, Minnesota. He made his way to Amarillo in 1923. He was noted for his role in the professional wrestling business, particularly working with Dory Funk and the Lixembourg born Dutch Mantel.
Geography
The CDP has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all land.
Education
Boys Ranch is served by the Boys Ranch Independent School District, containing Boys Ranch High School, Mimi Farley Elementary, and Blakemore Middle School.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Boys Ranch has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| 2010 | 282 | — | |
| 2020 | 173 | −38.7% | |
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As of the 2020 census, there are 173 people living in Boys Ranch. The racial makeup of the city was 68.05% Non-Hispanic White, 14.79% Non-Hispanic Black, 0.59% Asian, 9.47% some other race, and 7.1% two or more races.
See also
In Spanish: Boys Ranch para niños
