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 was named after Collis Potter Huntington. He was the chairman of the board for the Southern Pacific Railroad when the town was created. Huntington is also known as the "Gateway to Lake Sam Rayburn." This means it's a main entry point to the popular Lake Sam Rayburn.
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Where is Huntington, Texas?
Huntington is in the eastern part of Angelina County. A major road, U.S. Route 69, goes through the city. This road leads northwest about 10 miles (16 km) to Lufkin, which is the county seat. It also goes south about 40 miles (64 km) to Woodville and 96 miles (154 km) to Beaumont.
The city covers a total area of about 2.75 square miles (7.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Huntington?
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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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The number of people living in Huntington has changed over the years. In 1940, there were 969 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,025 people.
Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,025 people living in Huntington. These people lived in 1,172 households, and 851 of these were families.
Most people in Huntington are White (82.12%). Other groups include Black or African American (6.47%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.72%). There are also smaller numbers of Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races.
Population in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 2,068 people in the city. About 41.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (52.8%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Huntington in 2000 was 32 years old. About 32% of the population was under 18.
Education in Huntington
Students in Huntington attend schools that are part of the Huntington Independent School District. This school district serves the city and the surrounding areas.
Notable Person
- Jack Tinsley, a well-known journalist, is from Huntington.
Local Newspaper
The local newspaper for Huntington is called the Huntington Herald. It provides news for Huntington and nearby towns like Zavalla, Etoile, and Homer.
Images for kids
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Location of Huntington, Texas
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Map of Angelina County, Texas
See also
In Spanish: Huntington (Texas) para niños
