Springlake, Texas
Town in the United States in Lamb County
About Springlake
Springlake is a town in Lamb County, Texas, United States at the crossroads of US Highways 70 and 385. The population was 145 at the 2020 census. The community is known for its agricultural processing and its yearly Independence Day parade and celebration culminating in a large fireworks display headed by the Springlake Volunteer Fire Department. This celebration usually draws several thousand participants who come together to enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs cooked by the Fire Department as a fundraiser, a free live band, a baked goods auction, and fellowship.
It was the hometown of the late Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Bill W. Clayton.
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Residents of Springlake
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Population over time
From 108 in 2010 to 145 in 2020 (+34.3%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 145 |
| 2010 | 108 |