Groveton, Texas facts for kids
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Groveton, Texas
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The Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton
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Location of Groveton in Trinity County
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 Groveton, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Trinity |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.62 sq mi (6.77 km2) |
| • Land | 2.58 sq mi (6.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 918 |
| • Density | 396.05/sq mi (152.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75845
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-31340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410670 |
Groveton is a small city located in Trinity County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 918 people lived there. It is also the main town, or county seat, of Trinity County.
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Groveton's Location and Land
Groveton covers a total area of about 2.6 square miles (6.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is covered by water.
People Living in Groveton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,076 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,103 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,046 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 940 | −10.1% | |
| 1950 | 805 | −14.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,148 | 42.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,219 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,262 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,071 | −15.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,107 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,057 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 918 | −13.2% | |
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The number of people living in Groveton has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 1,076 people. The population reached its highest in 1980 with 1,262 residents. By 2020, the population was 918.
Who Lives in Groveton?
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 632 | 68.85% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 157 | 17.10% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0.11% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 28 | 3.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99 | 10.78% |
| Total | 918 |
In 2020, there were 918 people living in Groveton. These people lived in 496 households, and 307 of these were families.
Most people in Groveton are White, making up about 68.85% of the population. About 17.10% of the people are Black or African American. Around 10.78% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Groveton's Age Groups
In 2000, about 25.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 22.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 38 years.
Education in Groveton
The students in Groveton attend schools run by the Groveton Independent School District. The local high school is Groveton High School, and their sports teams are called the Groveton Indians. Most residents in Groveton finish high school or go on to higher education.
Groveton News and Media
The local newspaper for Groveton is called the Groveton News. It is published every week by the Polk County Publishing Company.
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Famous People from Groveton
Several notable people have come from Groveton:
- Tom Archia – A famous jazz tenor saxophonist.
- Cody Johnson – A popular country music singer and songwriter.
- Lane Johnson – An American football player.
- Topper Rigney – A baseball player.
- Rodney Thomas – An American football player.
- Jacky Ward – A country music singer.
See also
In Spanish: Groveton (Texas) para niños
