Evadale, Texas facts for kids
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Evadale, Texas
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Location of Evadale, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.7 sq mi (45.8 km2) |
| • Land | 17.0 sq mi (44.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
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| • Total | 1,246 |
| • Density | 87/sq mi (33.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77615
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| Area code(s) | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-24840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1335544 |
Evadale is a small community in Jasper County, Texas, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area but doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 1,246 people lived there.
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Where is Evadale Located?
Evadale is in the southern part of Jasper County. It's located at 30°21′13″N 94°3′55″W / 30.35361°N 94.06528°W. The Neches River forms its western border. This river also marks the line for Hardin County.
U.S. Route 96 goes through Evadale. This highway connects Evadale to other towns. You can go northeast about 9 miles to Buna. Or you can go west about 6 miles to Silsbee. Larger cities like Jasper are about 43 miles north. Beaumont is about 26 miles to the southwest.
The Evadale CDP covers a total area of about 45.8 square kilometers (17.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 44.1 square kilometers (17.0 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.7 square kilometers (0.7 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Evadale?
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| 2020 | 1,246 | — | |
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In 2020, there were 1,246 people living in Evadale. There were 555 households and 374 families.
Racial Makeup of Evadale (2020)
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,135 | 91.09% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 6 | 0.48% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.32% |
| Asian (NH) | 5 | 0.4% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 48 | 3.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 3.85% |
| Total | 1,246 |
In 2000, the population was 1,430 people. About 29.1% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
Education in Evadale
The Evadale Independent School District provides public education for the community. Students attend schools within this district. The local high school is Evadale High School, and its sports teams are called the Rebels.
What is Evadale's Climate Like?
Evadale has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
See also
In Spanish: Evadale (Texas) para niños
