Fort Hancock, Texas

Fort Hancock is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,750 at the 2010 census.[3] It is known for being close to the Mexico–United States border.

Fort Hancock, Texas
Abandoned buildings along State Highway 20 in Fort Hancock
Abandoned buildings along State Highway 20 in Fort Hancock
Location of Fort Hancock, Texas
Location of Fort Hancock, Texas
Coordinates: 31°17′30″N 105°51′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyHudspeth
Area
  Total19.2 sq mi (49.7 km2)
  Land19.0 sq mi (49.1 km2)
  Water0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2)
Elevation
3,579 ft (1,091 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total1,750
  Density92/sq mi (35.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
79839
Area code(s)915
FIPS code48-26724[1]
GNIS feature ID1357587[2]

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Fort Hancock CDP, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
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