Log Cabin, Texas facts for kids
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Log Cabin, Texas
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Location of Log Cabin, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
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| • Total | 678 |
| • Density | 640/sq mi (248.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75148
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| Area code(s) | 903,430 |
| FIPS code | 48-43354 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410855 |
Log Cabin is a small city located in Henderson County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 678 people. It's a quiet place, perfect for those who enjoy being close to nature and water.
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Discover Log Cabin's Location
Log Cabin is found in the western part of Henderson County. It shares a border with Caney City to the south.
Getting Around Log Cabin
Texas State Highway 198 runs through the west side of Log Cabin. This highway can take you to other nearby towns. You can travel about 14 miles northwest to Mabank. Or, you can go about 4 miles south to Malakoff. Athens, which is the main city of Henderson County, is about 13 miles to the east by road.
Log Cabin's Natural Surroundings
The city of Log Cabin covers a total area of about 1.06 square miles (2.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Log Cabin and Caney City are located on a piece of land that sticks out into Cedar Creek Reservoir. This is a large lake. Clear Creek is to the northwest of the city, and Caney Creek is to the southeast. The water from the reservoir flows west into the Trinity River through a special channel.
Log Cabin's Population Story
The number of people living in Log Cabin has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1990 | 487 | — | |
| 2000 | 733 | 50.5% | |
| 2010 | 714 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 678 | −5.0% | |
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Understanding the Community
As of the year 2000, there were 733 people living in Log Cabin. These people lived in 303 different homes, called households. About 206 of these households were families.
The city has a mix of people of all ages. In 2000, about 24% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20.7% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Log Cabin was 42 years.
See also
In Spanish: Log Cabin (Texas) para niños
