About Anthony
Set in the western part of Texas, Anthony is a small town, home to 4,542 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Anthony holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 6.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 711 residents per square mile.
📰 Anthony News Today
- Karmelo Anthony hearings this week seek new judge, trial cbsnews.com · Aug 17
- Texas LB Ty’Anthony Smith did not participate in Saturday’s scrimmage burntorangenation.com · Aug 15
- Texas LB Ty’Anthony Smith Among 6 Players That Missed First Scrimmage Sports Illustrated · Aug 15
- Congresswoman questions closure of Anthony, TX prison La Tuna KFOX · Aug 13
- Edward Anthony Hernandez Obituary (2026) - El Paso, TX - Perches Funeral Home-East - El Paso Legacy obituary · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Anthony Unique
- Positioned in western Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Anthony
- La Jefa — mexican
- Vic's Flautas y Tortas — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Anthony
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Anthony
- ANTHONY EL
- ANTHONY H S
- ANTHONY ISD - DAEP
- ANTHONY ISD - JJAEP
- ANTHONY MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)4,542
Rank in state#404 of 1,224
Land area6.39 sq mi
Density711/sq mi
Coordinates31.9867, -106.5986