Kirby, TX

Kirby, Texas

Introduction to Kirby, Texas

Kirby, Texas, in Bexar county, is 7 miles E of San Antonio, Texas. Part of the surrounding San Antonio metro area, the city is not isolated and is home to some 8,673 residents.

Kirby History

In the early 1900's, Kirby was founded by German immigrants as an agricultural community. The area mostly consisted of farmers in 1920, and German was the language commonly spoken. The city was named the Kirby yard that belonged to the Southern Pacific Railroad which passed through the town. In the 1950's, many people who worked in the Randolph AFB settled in Kirby which changed the population from largely agricultural to military. The city was incorporated in 1955. Many farm failures were caused by a two-year long drought which began in 1957. Farmers sold their agricultural land to the city which led to the development of roads and homes which enabled the city to grow to what it is today.

Kirby and Nearby Attractions

• Hertzberg Circus Collection and Museum
• SeaWorld San Antonio
• San Pedro Park
• Spanish Governor's Palace
• San Antonio Zoo
• Hill Country State Natural Area

Things To Do In Kirby

There are several parks near Kirby including Guadalupe River State Park, San Pedro Park, and Hill Country State Natural Area. Guadalupe River State Park has an equestrian trail, camping grounds, hiking trains, and it also provides opportunities for canoeing, swimming, tubing, and fishing. Texas Air Museum, which is located some distance from Graham, has exhibits that tell the story of avaition, its early days, and modern advancements. Other museums nearby are San Antonio Museum of Art, Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum, Buckhorn Hall of Horns, and the Institute of Texan Cultures. Casa Navarro State Historic Site, which is the home of political leader and signatory of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Jose Antonio Navarro, is a popualr place of historical significance.

Kirby Transportation

San Antonio International Airport is a major airport close to Graham.

Kirby Higher Education

Colleges near Kirby include San Antonio College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, and Trinity University.

High Points

Kirby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Kirby, TX

Comparing Kirby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Kirby Almanac

Kirby Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kirby Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kirby Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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