Fannin County, Texas facts for kids
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Fannin County
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Fannin County Courthouse in Bonham
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1838 |
| Named for | James Fannin |
| Seat | Bonham |
| Largest city | Bonham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 899 sq mi (2,330 km2) |
| • Land | 891 sq mi (2,310 km2) |
| • Water | 8.0 sq mi (21 km2) 0.9% |
| Population
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| • Total | 35,662 |
| • Density | 39.669/sq mi (15.316/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Fannin County is a county located in the very northeast part of Texas. It shares a border with Oklahoma. In 2020, about 35,662 people lived there. The main town, or county seat, is Bonham.
Fannin County is named after James Fannin. He was a leader during the Texas Revolution. The county seat, Bonham, is named after James Bonham. He tried to get help from Fannin for the Battle of the Alamo, but Fannin couldn't send aid.
The county was officially created in 1837 and started operating in 1838. Fannin County is part of a larger area known as Texoma.
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Exploring Fannin County's Geography
Fannin County covers a total area of about 899 square miles (2,328 square kilometers). Most of this area, 891 square miles (2,308 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 8 square miles (21 square kilometers), is covered by water. Rivers and creeks like Bois D'Arc Creek and Sulphur River flow through the county.
Main Roads and Highways
Several important roads help people travel through Fannin County. These include:
U.S. Highway 69
U.S. Highway 82
State Highway 11
State Highway 34
State Highway 50
State Highway 56
State Highway 78
State Highway 121
Neighboring Counties
Fannin County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Bryan County, Oklahoma (to the north)
- Lamar County (to the east)
- Delta County (to the southeast)
- Hunt County (to the south)
- Collin County (to the southwest)
- Grayson County (to the west)
Protected Natural Areas
Part of the Caddo National Grassland is located within Fannin County. This is a special area managed to protect natural resources.
People and Population in Fannin County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 3,788 | — | |
| 1860 | 9,217 | 143.3% | |
| 1870 | 13,207 | 43.3% | |
| 1880 | 25,501 | 93.1% | |
| 1890 | 38,709 | 51.8% | |
| 1900 | 51,793 | 33.8% | |
| 1910 | 44,801 | −13.5% | |
| 1920 | 48,186 | 7.6% | |
| 1930 | 41,163 | −14.6% | |
| 1940 | 41,064 | −0.2% | |
| 1950 | 31,253 | −23.9% | |
| 1960 | 23,880 | −23.6% | |
| 1970 | 22,705 | −4.9% | |
| 1980 | 24,285 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 24,804 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 31,242 | 26.0% | |
| 2010 | 33,915 | 8.6% | |
| 2020 | 35,662 | 5.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010–2014 County Information Program |
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The population of Fannin County has changed a lot over the years. In 1850, there were fewer than 4,000 people. By 1900, the population grew to over 51,000. It then decreased for several decades before starting to grow again in the late 20th century. In 2020, the population was 35,662.
Most people in Fannin County are White. There are also significant numbers of African American, Native American, and Hispanic or Latino residents. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
In 2000, the average household had about 2.5 people. About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them. The median age in the county was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
Towns and Communities
Fannin County has several towns and smaller communities.
Cities
- Bailey
- Bonham (the county seat)
- Ector
- Honey Grove
- Leonard
- Pecan Gap (mostly in Delta County)
- Ravenna
- Savoy
- Trenton (a small part is in Grayson County)
Towns
- Dodd City
- Ladonia
- Whitewright (mostly in Grayson County)
- Windom
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller places that don't have their own local government.
Education in Fannin County
Students in Fannin County attend schools in various independent school districts (ISDs). These districts manage local public schools.
School Districts Serving Fannin County
- Blue Ridge ISD
- Bonham ISD
- Dodd City ISD
- Ector ISD
- Fannindel ISD
- Honey Grove ISD
- Leonard ISD
- North Lamar ISD
- Sam Rayburn ISD
- Savoy ISD
- Trenton ISD (mostly Fannin County, small part in Grayson County)
- Whitewright ISD (mostly in Grayson County, small portion in Fannin County)
- Wolfe City ISD
Higher Education Opportunities
For students looking to continue their education after high school, there are colleges nearby. Grayson College, Paris Junior College, and Texas A&M University–Commerce all offer classes and programs in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Fannin (Texas) para niños
