Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana is a city in Bowie County, Texas, in East Texas, about 67 miles north of Shreveport, LA as the crow flies, with a population of about 35,971.
Median home $171,500 · Median rent $1,010/mo · Household income $50,573/yr Cost of living →
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area (32.0 sq mi) and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Texarkana on Wikipedia
Coming up in Texarkana
All events →- Apr2Four States Fair and Rodeo
Texarkana · Apr 2 – Apr 11
Dates confirmed on each organizer's site. Check the link before you drive.
Texarkana from our research
What we've verified about Texarkana, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- The railroad junction that became a twin city on the Texas–Arkansas line, boyhood home of Scott Joplin, and home to a courthouse in two states. Details →
- Dining
- 117 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Burgers & American · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery; 19 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 30 public schools within 12 miles, across 8 districts and charters, mainly Texarkana ISD, Pleasant Grove ISD and Liberty-Eylau ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- Electricity from SWEPCO (regulated, no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, Texarkana Water Utilities, and internet in Bowie County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Atlanta (18 mi), Daingerfield (46 mi), Caddo Lake (53 mi). Nearest lakes: Wright Patman Lake (18 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 6 licensed plumbers, 9 licensed HVAC contractors and 15 licensed electricians serve Texarkana. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
Texarkana City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Texarkana.
Major roads: I-30 · I-49 · Loop 151 · State Hwy 245 · State Hwy 296 · State Hwy 549 · State Hwy 93 · State Loop 14
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
FAQ: Texarkana, Texas
Bowie County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Texarkana in Bowie County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Texarkana in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
Read Guide →Business Owner?
Want Your Business Featured in Texarkana?
People are searching for businesses like yours in Texarkana. Get listed in our city guide and local directory so they can find you.