Pine Forest, Texas facts for kids
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Pine Forest, Texas
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Location of Pine Forest, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.83 sq mi (7.34 km2) |
| • Land | 2.82 sq mi (7.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 499 |
| • Density | 176.3/sq mi (67.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77662
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| Area code(s) | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-57524 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411423 |
Pine Forest is a small city located in Orange County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 499 people lived there. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Beaumont and Port Arthur.
Where is Pine Forest?
The city of Pine Forest is quite small. It covers an area of about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 512 | — | |
| 1980 | 639 | 24.8% | |
| 1990 | 709 | 11.0% | |
| 2000 | 632 | −10.9% | |
| 2010 | 487 | −22.9% | |
| 2020 | 499 | 2.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 632 people living in Pine Forest. These people made up 223 households, with 177 of them being families. Most people living in Pine Forest were White. A small number were Native American or from two or more races. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (61.9%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.8 people, and the average family had about 3.1 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 30.1% were under 18 years old.
- 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Pine Forest was 35 years.
Schools in Pine Forest
The students in Pine Forest attend schools that are part of the Vidor Independent School District. This school district serves the area within Orange County.
See also
In Spanish: Pine Forest (Texas) para niños
