Coffee City, Texas facts for kids
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Coffee City, Texas
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Location of Coffee City, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Incorporated | 1970 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.66 sq mi (17.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2) |
| • Water | 4.72 sq mi (12.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 249 |
| • Density | 37.39/sq mi (14.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75763 (Frankston)
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| Area code(s) | 430, 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-15820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413220 |
Coffee City is a small town located in the southeastern part of Henderson County, Texas, United States. It's a quiet community with a population of 249 people, according to the 2020 census. This number was slightly lower than the 278 people counted in the 2010 census.
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History of Coffee City
Coffee City began to grow after Lake Palestine was built in the early 1960s. The town is located on a narrow strip of Henderson County land that reaches out to Lake Palestine and Texas State Highway 155. Because of its location, many businesses opened in the area during the 1980s. These businesses aimed to serve people from nearby Tyler and Smith County. However, the importance of Coffee City as a business hub changed in 2012 when new laws allowed similar businesses to open in Tyler.
Geography of Coffee City
Coffee City is found in the southeastern part of Henderson County. It sits right on the western edge of Lake Palestine, which is a large reservoir (a man-made lake) on the Neches River. The town's boundaries actually extend into the middle of the lake. This part of the lake forms the border with Smith and Cherokee counties.
To the south, Coffee City includes Ledbetter Bay and its two smaller water areas, Ledbetter Inlet and Highsaw Cove. To the north, the town goes past the Caney Bay inlet.
Highways and Nearby Cities
Texas State Highway 155 goes through Coffee City, crossing Ledbetter Bay and then Lake Palestine into Smith County. This highway is important for travel.
- It leads northeast about 19 miles (31 km) to the city of Tyler.
- It goes south about 6 miles (10 km) to Frankston.
- Athens, which is the main city of Henderson County, is about 29 miles (47 km) west of Coffee City by highway.
Land and Water Area
According to the 2010 census, Coffee City covers a total area of about 6.6 square miles (17.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is water.
- About 1.9 square miles (5.0 square kilometers) is land.
- About 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers) is water. This means about 71% of the town's total area is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 157 | — | |
| 1980 | 254 | 61.8% | |
| 1990 | 216 | −15.0% | |
| 2000 | 193 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 278 | 44.0% | |
| 2020 | 249 | −10.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In the year 2000, there were 193 people living in Coffee City. There were 84 households, and 58 of these were families. The population density was about 105 people per square mile (40 people per square kilometer).
The people in Coffee City come from different backgrounds:
- About 57% were White.
- About 41% were African American.
- About 1.5% were Native American.
- A small number, about 0.5%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Age Distribution
The population in Coffee City is spread out across different age groups:
- About 21% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Coffee City was 46 years old.
Education in Coffee City
Students in Coffee City attend schools in a few different school districts. These districts help provide education for the town's young people.
- Brownsboro Independent School District
- Frankston Independent School District
- LaPoynor Independent School District
See also
In Spanish: Coffee City para niños
