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A town of 919, founded in 1924.
30% of residents are under 18 in Anton, against 26% in Texas’ towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Anton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
1,126 counted in 2010 and 907 in 2020; an estimated 919 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Census counts: 548 in 1940, a peak of 1,212 in 1990, 907 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1937 and 3 maps from 1957 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Anton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Anton.
The typical Anton home is worth about $155,000, up 8.4% in a year, 48% below the Texas typical home. Anton’s median rent is $781 a month, where Texas’ towns sit at $1,208 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month.
| Anton | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $781 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 69% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by Anton ISD. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 175 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Anton for work: only 2% work in town. Anton’s median household income is $52,000. The top destinations are Lubbock (47%), Amarillo (4%) and Levelland (3%).
| Anton | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 12% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Anton has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. The July high in Anton is 93°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
No violent or property crimes were reported in Anton in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Anton is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Anton beats the Texas average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 17% of adults have diabetes in Anton.
| Anton | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 24% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 30% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Anton | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.7% | 74.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.3% | 12.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities. Since 2008, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Anton.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Anton Circle Memorial Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Anton; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Anton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
City in Texas, United States
Anton ( ANT-ən) is a city in Hockley County, Texas, United States. The population was 907 at the 2020 census.
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Anton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.