Grapeland, Texas facts for kids
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Grapeland, Texas
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Location of Grapeland, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| Settled | 1872 |
| Established | 1899 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.59 sq mi (6.70 km2) |
| • Land | 2.58 sq mi (6.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
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| • Total | 1,465 |
| • Density | 559.74/sq mi (216.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75844
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-30632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410649 |
Grapeland is a small city located in Houston County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,465 people lived there.
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About Grapeland's Location
Grapeland covers a total area of about 2.59 square miles (6.70 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
The city is located about 60 miles (97 km) west of Lufkin, Texas.
Grapeland's Climate
The weather in Grapeland usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Grapeland's History
People started settling in the area where Grapeland is now around 1872. This happened because the International–Great Northern Railroad was being built nearby. The new railroad made Grapeland an important meeting point for travel routes. These routes connected towns like Trinity to Augusta, and Palestine to Crockett.
The town was first called "Grapevine." This name came from the many grapevines that had to be cut down to clear the way for the railway tracks.
People of Grapeland
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 88 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,027 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,327 | 29.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,358 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,113 | −18.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,211 | 8.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,634 | 34.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,450 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,451 | 0.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,489 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,465 | −1.6% | |
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| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 832 | 56.79% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 491 | 33.52% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.27% |
| Asian (NH) | 12 | 0.82% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 4 | 0.27% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 58 | 3.96% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 | 4.37% |
| Total | 1,465 |
In 2020, the city of Grapeland had 1,465 people living there. There were 796 households and 491 families.
Back in 2000, Grapeland had 1,451 people. About 63% of the people were White, and about 35% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. About 1.65% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Grapeland
Students in Grapeland attend schools that are part of the Grapeland Independent School District. The local high school is Grapeland High School, and its sports teams are known as the Grapeland Sandies.
Famous People from Grapeland
- Napoleon Beazley
- Tony Jones – an NFL player who played for the Houston Oilers in 1990.
- Ruth J. Simmons – a former president of important universities like Prairie View A&M University, Brown University, and Smith College.
Images for kids
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Location of Grapeland, Texas
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Map of Houston County showing Grapeland
See also
In Spanish: Grapeland (Texas) para niños
