Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana: City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
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Texarkana is a city located in the county of Bowie in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 36,411 and a population density of 477 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,221 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1873.
Texarkana is a city in eastern Texas, with a twin city across the border in Arkansas. The city is divided by the state line, but it's easy to get to one side without crossing into another.
The Spring Lake Park has playgrounds, walking trails and sports fields—it's a great place to spend a day out with kids. If you're more interested in history and culture, head to the 19th-century Ace of Clubs House, now a museum, which is shaped like a playing-card club. Interactive children’s exhibits at Discovery Place include a sound wall and general store. Built in 1924, the Italian Renaissance–style Perot Theatre hosts musicals and concerts.
You can spend the day at Spring Lake Park and enjoy playgrounds, walking trails and sports fields. Or take a stroll through the 19th-century Ace of Clubs House—now a museum—which is shaped like a playing card club. At Discovery Place, kids can play with interactive exhibits like a sound wall and general store. The Perot Theatre hosts musicals and concerts in its Italian Renaissance–style venue built in 1924. And those are just the tip of the iceberg!
If you're looking for a place to call home, we have plenty of options available to meet your needs!
Quick Facts about Texarkana
| Population : | 36,221 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Bowie County |
| Different from : | Texarkana |
| Postal code : | 75500–75599 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 903 |
| Area : | 76.33 km2 |
| Altitude : | 299 feet / 91 meters |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1873 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:24:25 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 475 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Texarkana is located at 33°25'30"N 94°2'52"W (33.4251300, -94.0476900).
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Official website of Texarkana
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Texarkana decreased by 0.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 36,411 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,652 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,920 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 37,063 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,847 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,722 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 36,831 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 36,859 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,661 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,317 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,221 | -0.27% | estimation process |
People born in Texarkana (61)
People born in Texarkana, including movie actress Julie Meadows, businessman and two-time independent presidential candidate Ross Perot, stage and film director and writer Joshua Logan, .
List
- Otis Williams (Founding member of The Temptations (1941–)) he was born in 30/10/1941
- Eddie Mathews (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 13/10/1931
- Frank D. White (American politician (1933-2003)) he was born in 04/06/1933
- Stanford E. Woosley (American physicist) he was born in 08/12/1944
- William Neff Patman (Texas lawyer and politician (1927-2008)) he was born in 26/03/1927
- Lammar Wright, Sr. (American jazz musician) he was born in 20/06/1905
- Peppermint Harris (American rhythm and blues singer and guitarist) he was born in 17/07/1925
- Craig Monroe (American baseball player, fashion designer) he was born in 27/02/1977
- Drew Stubbs (American baseball player) he was born in 04/10/1984
- E. Rodney Jones he was born in 08/08/1928
- Jarrion Lawson (American athletics competitor) he was born in 06/05/1994
- Matt Blank (American baseball player) he was born in 05/04/1976
- John Beasley (American basketball player) he was born in 05/02/1944
- Bill Glass (American football player) he was born in 16/08/1935
- Billy James Hargis (American television evangelist) he was born in 03/08/1925
- Brandon Jones (American football player) he was born in 06/10/1982
- Byron Williams (Gridiron footballer) he was born in 31/10/1960
- Cobi Hamilton (American football player) he was born in 13/11/1990
Schools in Texarkana
College & universities near Texarkana, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228699 | Texarkana College | Texarkana (TX) | 75599 |
| 224545 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana | Texarkana (TX) | 75503 |
| 482200 | Cosmetology Academy of Texarkana | Texarkana (TX) | 75503 |
| 107725 | University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope (AR) | 71801 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Texarkana, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TXA | Texarkana | 100 East Front Street | RAIL |
| HOP | Hope | 100 East Division Street | RAIL |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
Post offices near Texarkana
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Texarkana Post Office | Texarkana (AR) | 71854 |
| Texarkana Post Office | Texarkana (TX) | 75501 |
| Nash Post Office | Nash (TX) | 75569 |
| Genoa Post Office | Genoa (AR) | 71840 |
| Ogden Post Office | Ogden (AR) | 71853 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Texarkana , Arkansas city in Miller County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 29,556 people.
Other cities in Bowie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bowie County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Garland | 238,139 | The fourth most populous city in Texas. |
| Wake Village | 5,555 | City in Bowie County, Texas, United States |
| New Boston | 4,568 | City in Texas, United States |
| Nash | 3,781 | City in Bowie County, Texas, United States |
| Hooks | 2,709 | City in Texas |
| De Kalb | 1,611 | Town in Mississippi, United States |
| Hubbard | 1,418 | City in Hill County, Texas, United States |
| Redwater | 1,104 | City in Bowie County, Texas, United States |
| Maud | 1,063 | City in Bowie County, Texas, United States |
| Red Lick | 1,025 | City in Bowie County, Texas, United States |
| Oak Grove | 704 | Town in Kaufman County, Texas |
| New Hope | 641 | Unincorporated settlement in Leon County, Texas |
| Leary | 502 | City in Texas, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Texarkana distances to largest Texas cities
