Huntington, Texas facts for kids
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Huntington, Texas
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Location of Huntington, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Angelina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.75 sq mi (7.14 km2) |
| • Land | 2.75 sq mi (7.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
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| • Total | 2,025 |
| • Density | 768.47/sq mi (296.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75949
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-35492 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410809 |
Huntington is a city located in Angelina County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,025 people lived there. The city is named after Collis Potter Huntington. He was an important leader of the Southern Pacific Railroad when the town was first created. Huntington is often called the "Gateway to Lake Sam Rayburn."
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Huntington's Location and Size
Huntington is found in the eastern part of Angelina County. U.S. Route 69 goes right through the city. This road leads about 10 miles northwest to Lufkin, which is the county seat. It also goes south about 40 miles to Woodville and 96 miles to Beaumont.
The city covers a total area of about 7.1 square kilometers (2.75 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part (about 0.36%) being water.
People Living in Huntington
The population of Huntington has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 969 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,039 | 7.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,009 | −2.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,192 | 18.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,672 | 40.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,794 | 7.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,068 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,118 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,025 | −4.4% | |
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Population Makeup in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,025 people living in Huntington. There were 1,172 households and 851 families. Most people in Huntington were White (82.12%). Other groups included Black or African American (6.47%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.72%).
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,663 | 82.12% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 131 | 6.47% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 8 | 0.4% |
| Asian (NH) | 2 | 0.1% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 84 | 4.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 136 | 6.72% |
| Total | 2,025 |
Life in Huntington in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 2,068 people living in Huntington. About 41.2% of households had children under 18. Many households (52.8%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.73 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 32.0% of the people were under 18. About 12.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 32 years.
Education in Huntington
Students in Huntington attend schools that are part of the Huntington Independent School District.
Well-Known People from Huntington
- Jack Tinsley, a journalist, is a notable person from Huntington.
Local News
The local newspaper for Huntington is called the Huntington Herald. It also serves nearby towns like Zavalla, Etoile, and Homer.
See also
In Spanish: Huntington (Texas) para niños
