Payne Springs, Texas facts for kids
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Payne Springs, Texas
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Location of Payne Springs, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.11 sq mi (5.48 km2) |
| • Land | 2.11 sq mi (5.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 741 |
| • Density | 351.2/sq mi (135.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-56276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413120 |
Payne Springs is a small town located in Henderson County, Texas, United States. It is a quiet community where people live and work. In 2020, the town had a population of 741 people. This number was a little lower than the 767 people counted in 2010.
Where is Payne Springs?
Payne Springs is in the northwestern part of Henderson County. It sits on the eastern side of Cedar Creek Reservoir. This is a large lake that is popular for outdoor activities. The town is located north of Enchanted Oaks and south of Gun Barrel City. The main road that goes through Payne Springs is Texas State Highway 198.
The total area of Payne Springs is about 2.1 square miles (5.48 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Payne Springs?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 422 | — | |
| 1990 | 606 | 43.6% | |
| 2000 | 683 | 12.7% | |
| 2010 | 767 | 12.3% | |
| 2020 | 741 | −3.4% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. In 2000, there were 683 people living in Payne Springs. These people lived in 272 households. A household means all the people living together in one home. Out of these, 196 were families.
Most people in Payne Springs in 2000 were White. There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified as being from two or more racial backgrounds. A small percentage of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
About 27% of the households in 2000 had children under 18 living with them. Many households, about 60%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The age of people in Payne Springs in 2000 varied. About 23% were under 18 years old. Around 20% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 42 years old.
Education in Payne Springs
Students in Payne Springs attend schools run by two different school districts. These are the Mabank Independent School District and the Eustace Independent School District. These districts provide education for children and teenagers in the area.
