Woodville, Texas | |
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 Location of Woodville, Texas | |
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| Coordinates:30°46′26″N94°25′24″W / 30.77389°N 94.42333°W /30.77389; -94.42333 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tyler |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,403 |
| • Density | 772.0/sq mi (298.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 75979, 75990 |
| Area code | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-80212[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413511[2] |
| Website | http://www.woodville-tx.gov/ |
Woodville is a town in and thecounty seat ofTyler County,Texas, United States. The town is intersected by three U.S. Numbered Highways:U.S. Route 69,U.S. Route 190, andU.S. Route 287. The population was 2,403 at the2020 census. It is thecounty seat of Tyler County.[4] The town was named afterGeorge Tyler Wood,governor of Texas from 1847 to 1849.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.2 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Woodville has ahumid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,456 | 60.59% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 652 | 27.13% |
| Native American orAlaska Native (NH) | 15 | 0.62% |
| Asian (NH) | 39 | 1.62% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 5 | 0.21% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 84 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 150 | 6.24% |
| Total | 2,403 |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 2,403 people, 1,084 households, and 724 families residing in the town.
As of thecensus[3] of 2000, there were 2,415 people, 990 households, and 591 families living in the town. The population density was 766.2 inhabitants per square mile (295.8/km2). There were 1,264 housing units at an average density of 401.0 per square mile (154.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 65.34%White, 31.80%African American, 0.25%Native American, 0.75%Asian, 0.08%Pacific Islander, 0.87% fromother races, and 0.91% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.45% of the population.
There were 990 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% weremarried couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.4 males.
Themedian income for a household in the town was $23,711, and the median income for a family was $31,000. Males had a median income of $30,515 versus $21,125 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $14,686. About 19.7% of families and 23.5% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 38.1% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.
TheWoodville Independent School District (WISD) serves families from the community of Woodville Texas.
Notable attractions in the Woodville and surrounding area include:
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