Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 23 min6:07 am – 8:29 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 56 min7:16 am – 5:12 pm
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People26,372 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.510,637 householdsMedian household income $72,159Median home value $229,800Median rent $1,251 a month62% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,338 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.7% unemployment rate60% of adults are in the labour force, 12,010 employedMain industries: education and health care 24%, hospitality, food and recreation 13%, retail 10%Average commute 14 minutes83% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages38% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 15% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 91%, Spanish 7%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowBowie County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsIce storm Very HighHail Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighLightning Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality55% of days had good air in 2025188 of 342 days measured153 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 48, worst day 107main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Bowie County monitors, TX
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription73% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterTexarkana Water Utilitiesserves 37,000 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
