Anton, Texas
Anton: City in Hockley County, Texas, United States
About
Anton is a city located in the county of Hockley in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,126 and a population density of 563 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,089 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Anton
| Population : | 1,089 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Hockley County |
| Postal code : | 79313 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 806 |
| Area : | 2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,389 feet / 1033 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 07:53:23 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 545 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Anton is located at 33°48'40"N 102°9'50"W (33.8112000, -102.1637900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Anton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Anton decreased by 3.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,126 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,121 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,122 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,138 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,130 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,115 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,103 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,097 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,096 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,095 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,089 | -0.55% | estimation process |
People born in Anton (1)
texas ranger Joaquin Jackson was born in Anton
Schools in Anton
College & universities near Anton, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228158 | South Plains College | Levelland (TX) | 79336 |
Post offices near Anton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Anton Post Office | Anton (TX) | 79313 |
| Spad Post Office | Spade (TX) | 79369 |
| Whitharral Post Office | Whitharral (TX) | 79380 |
| Littlefield Post Office | Littlefield (TX) | 79339 |
| Shallowater Post Office | Shallowater (TX) | 79363 |
Other cities in Hockley County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hockley County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Levelland | 13,497 | City in Texas, USA |
| Sundown | 1,414 | City in Hockley County, Texas, United States |
| Smyer | 480 | Town of the United States |
| Ropesville | 419 | City in Hockley County, Texas, United States |
| Opdyke West | 196 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Anton distances to largest Texas cities
