What is the population of Kirby, Texas?

Kirby has a population of approximately 8,117 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Kirby, Texas located?

Kirby is located in Texas, United States, at approximate coordinates 29.4617°, -98.3853°.

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Kirby

Total population

8,117

Founded

1955

Elevation209 m

Land area1.9 km²

Weather92°F · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Coordinates29.46°, -98.39°

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City facts

Founded

1955

Elevation

209 m

Area

1.9 km²

Official website

www.kirbytx.org

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Overview

Kirby is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. According to the 2020 United States Census, there were 8,142 people in the city. It is an enclave of San Antonio and is part of the San Antonio metropolitan statistical area. Founded as an agricultural settlement along the Southern Pacific railroad, the city was transformed into a suburban community upon its incorporation in 1955. It is known as the "Hobo Capital of Texas."

History & geography

History

Kirby was founded as an agricultural community by German immigrants in the early 1900s. Its name derived from the Kirby yard of the Southern Pacific Railroad that crossed through the town. In 1920, the population was around 18 people, made up of mostly farmers. At this time, German was a commonly spoken language. In the 1950s, the composition of the city shifted from mostly agricultural to military as individuals settled in homes to commute to work at Randolph AFB. The population grew to 600 at this point, and German was less commonly spoken. In 1955, the city was incorporated. A two-year-long drought began in 1957, which ultimately caused many farm failures. Unable to make a profit, the farmers decided to sell their land to the city. Homes and roads were constructed on the purchased land, and the city was further transformed into the suburban area it is today. Because of the presence of the railroad and the influx of drifters, Kirby received the nickname the "Hobo Capital of Texas." Officials discovered this fact in 2007 and planned for a "Hobo festival." The city held its first annual "hobo festival" during the first weekend of May 2008, including a "hobo parade" through the streets and the crowning of a hobo King and Queen. Through the years, musical acts such as Wade Hayes and Darrell McCall performed at the event. It continued annually until 2019, when officials cancelled it due to some residents' dislike of the term "hobo". Other residents have vowed to bring back the festival in the future. The state of the festival has become a political issue in the city.

Geography

Kirby is located at (29.461032, –98.388763). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which (1.58%) is covered by water.

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