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Abilene, TX

Founded 1881Taylor CountyElev. 524 m
Population
127,130
Median home
$178,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
43
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Abilene

Abilene is home to roughly 127,130 residents. Abilene was founded in 1881 and sits in Taylor County. The median age is 32.8 and the median household income is $62,720. Homes carry a median value of $178,900, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (57.3%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
127,130
Median age
32.8
Median household income
$62,720
Per-capita income
$31,019
Poverty rate
14.8%
High-school grad or higher
88.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg. commute
15.2 min
Work from home
7.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White57.3%
Hispanic or Latino26.9%
Black9.9%
Asian2.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.5%
Sales & office21.2%
Service20.9%
Production, transportation & material moving11.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$178,900
Median gross rent
$1,106/mo
Owner-occupied
55.6%
Median year built
1974
Households
46,682
Avg. household size
2.46

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Abilene has 43 public schools — 18 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 10 schools
Reading29%
Math34%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ABILENE H SHighGrades 9–12
ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH & SCIENCEHighGrades 9–12
COOPER H SHighGrades 9–12
DAEPHighGrades 6–12
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHHighGrades 7–12
PREMIER H S OF ABILENEHighGrades 9–12charter
WOODSON CENTER FOR EXCELLENCEHighGrades 6–12
WYLIE H SHighGrades 9–12
CLACK MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
CRAIG MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
MADISON MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
MANN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
WYLIE EAST J HMiddleGrades 6–8
WYLIE WEST J HMiddleGrades 5–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime16% above national
Abilene446
Texas416
United States386
↑ 16% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime11% below national
Abilene1,735
Texas2,273
United States1,952
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Abilene Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

28 facilities in Abilene report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

American Electric Power Fort Phantom Power Plant · Jones CountyHighland Ind Inc · Taylor CountyMartin Sprocket & Gear Inc · Taylor CountyPaul Carroll Welding Supply Inc · Taylor CountyCoca-Cola Bottling Co Of North Texas · Taylor CountyTige Boats Inc · Jones CountyCargill Feed & Nutrition Abilene · Taylor CountyBrenntag Southwest Inc Abilene · Taylor CountyPaymaster Oil Mill Co, Refinery · Taylor CountyTexas Instruments Inc · Taylor CountyVictor Equipment Co · Taylor CountyAb-Tex Beverages Inc · Taylor County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Taylor County
HailVery High
LightningRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Abilene is in Taylor County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Abilene was founded in 1881 and sits in Taylor County. Elevation ~524 m.

Map of Abilene
Abilene, TX
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Historic places

55 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sayles, Henry, HouseU.S. Weather Bureau BuildingSwenson, William and Shirley, HouseParamount TheaterAbilene Christian College Administration BuildingLuce HallCash, W. A. V., HouseHouse at 1127 Ash Street
Notable people from Abilene
Jessica SimpsonRyan GuzmanVinnie PaulBill SharmanJim HallDavid BoudiaGregory HoblitAnn WedgeworthCarole CookSarah Weddington
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Nearby cities
San Angelo (82 mi)Wichita Falls (122 mi)Fort Worth (141 mi)Midland (142 mi)Lubbock (146 mi)Killeen (151 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Abilene, TX (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Abilene, Texas.

Robert D Morris, 52
Abilene · 79602
AKA Ron N Hale, Ron Hale
Ronald Glen Anderson, 42
Abilene · 79601
AKA Ron Anderson
Rene Garcia Quinones, 57
Abilene · 79601
AKA Rene Captain, Rene Garcia
Angel Flores, 65
Abilene · 79601
AKA Angel Benavides, Angel Benavidez
Paul Lopez, 76
Abilene · 79602
AKA Louis Lopez, Louis C Lopez
Karl Lloyd Craig, 61
Abilene · 79603
AKA Karl Craig, Tex Craig
Kenneth Ray Scott, 64
Abilene · 79601
AKA K Scott, Ken Scott
Curtis Ray Nelson, 49
Abilene
AKA Curtis Burton, Curtis Ray Burton
Kenneth Roy Johnson, 61
Abilene · 79601
AKA Ken R Johnson, Ken Roy Johnson
Jorge Parra, 51
Abilene · 79606
AKA George Parra
George Luis Garcia Jr, 42
Abilene · 79601
AKA George Garcia, George Garcia Jr
Paul Ramirez, 57
Abilene · 79605
Andrew Ray Martinez, 40
Abilene · 79603
AKA Ray Martinez, Ray A Martinez
Jason Derrall Cooper, 41
Abilene · 79601
AKA Jason Derrell Cooper, Jason Darrell Cooper
Jesus Lopez Jr, 72
Abilene · 79601
Joshua Kevin Davis, 37
Abilene · 79603
AKA Josh Davis, Joshua Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Abilene — frequently asked

What is the population of Abilene, Texas?
Abilene has a population of about 127,130, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Abilene?
The median home value in Abilene is $178,900, and the median gross rent is $1,106/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Abilene safe? What is the crime rate?
Abilene Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 446 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Abilene face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Taylor County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, lightning, winter weather.
How many schools are in Abilene?
Abilene has 43 public schools (18 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Abilene?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Abilene. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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