Kirbyville, Texas facts for kids
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Kirbyville, Texas
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Kirbyville, circa 1907
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K-Ville
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Location of Kirbyville, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.43 sq mi (6.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.42 sq mi (6.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,036 |
| • Density | 856.02/sq mi (330.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75956
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| Area code(s) | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-39460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411551 |
| Website | cityofkirbyville.com |
Kirbyville is a city located in Jasper County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,036 people lived there. It is a small city with a history closely linked to the lumber industry.
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History
How Kirbyville Started
Kirbyville began in 1895 when a railroad line, the Gulf, Beaumont, and Kansas City railroad, reached this area. The town was first named Kirby after John Henry Kirby, a lumber businessman. He planned to use the location to sell his lumber.
The post office opened in the same year. However, the name was soon changed to Kirbyville because another town already existed called Kirby. The town officially became a city in 1926.
Hurricane Rita's Impact
On September 24, 2005, Hurricane Rita hit the coast of Southwest Louisiana as a strong Category 3 hurricane. As the storm moved inland, its center passed very close to Kirbyville.
The National Weather Service reported that wind gusts in the area reached speeds of up to 120 miles per hour. This caused a lot of wind damage throughout Kirbyville and nearby towns. Many buildings in the city were damaged, and some were even destroyed. Many residents in Kirbyville were without electricity for several weeks after the storm.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Kirbyville covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part covered by water.
Climate
The weather in Kirbyville and the surrounding areas usually features hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild. Because it is close to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Kirbyville has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a lot of rain and has warm temperatures for most of the year.
| Climate data for Kirbyville, Texas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 90 (32) |
86 (30) |
90 (32) |
98 (37) |
97 (36) |
101 (38) |
104 (40) |
105 (41) |
105 (41) |
98 (37) |
94 (34) |
87 (31) |
105 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57 (14) |
60 (16) |
68 (20) |
76 (24) |
83 (28) |
89 (32) |
91 (33) |
92 (33) |
87 (31) |
78 (26) |
67 (19) |
59 (15) |
76 (24) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 39 (4) |
42 (6) |
49 (9) |
56 (13) |
65 (18) |
71 (22) |
73 (23) |
73 (23) |
68 (20) |
57 (14) |
49 (9) |
41 (5) |
57 (14) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 6 (−14) |
11 (−12) |
17 (−8) |
27 (−3) |
35 (2) |
46 (8) |
51 (11) |
55 (13) |
34 (1) |
22 (−6) |
22 (−6) |
13 (−11) |
6 (−14) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.28 (134) |
4.69 (119) |
4.96 (126) |
3.94 (100) |
4.49 (114) |
6.18 (157) |
3.90 (99) |
4.02 (102) |
4.29 (109) |
5.55 (141) |
6.34 (161) |
6.14 (156) |
59.78 (1,518) |
Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,165 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,184 | 1.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,088 | −8.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,150 | 5.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,660 | 44.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,869 | 12.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,972 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,871 | −5.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,085 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,142 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,036 | −4.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 2,036 people living in Kirbyville. There were 972 households and 511 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,395 | 68.52% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 375 | 18.42% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 15 | 0.74% |
| Asian (NH) | 2 | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 6 | 0.29% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 102 | 5.01% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 140 | 6.88% |
| Total | 2,036 |
In 2000, the census showed that 2,085 people lived in the city. The population density was about 856 people per square mile. The city's population was mostly White (76.31%) and African American (21.20%). A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino (2.69%).
Arts and Culture
- The Calaboose Museum in Kirbyville shows off old items from the city's interesting past.
- The Palace Theater in Downtown Kirbyville hosts a Country Music Show every second Saturday of the month.
Education
The city of Kirbyville is served by the Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District. Students attend Kirbyville High School, where the sports teams are known as the Wildcats.
Notable People
- Ernest "Bubba" Bean: A football player who was born in Kirbyville.
- Ivory Joe Hunter: An R&B singer, born in Kirbyville in 1914.
- Bhob Stewart: A writer, editor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
See also
In Spanish: Kirbyville (Texas) para niños
