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Pinehurst, Texas
Location of Pinehurst, Texas
Location of Pinehurst, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Orange
Area
 • Total 1.72 sq mi (4.45 km2)
 • Land 1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,232
 • Density 1,156.91/sq mi (446.66/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77630
Area code(s) 409
FIPS code 48-57608
GNIS feature ID 2411425

Pinehurst is a city located in Orange County, Texas, in the United States. It is part of the larger BeaumontPort Arthur area. According to the 2020 census, about 2,232 people live in Pinehurst.

Where is Pinehurst?

Pinehurst is found in Orange County, Texas. The city covers an area of about 1.72 square miles (4.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Who Lives in Pinehurst?

The population of Pinehurst was 2,232 people in 2020. This number comes from the 2020 United States Census.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Pinehurst has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:

  • 1960: 1,703 people
  • 1970: 2,198 people
  • 1980: 2,928 people
  • 1990: 2,682 people
  • 2000: 2,274 people
  • 2010: 2,097 people
  • 2020: 2,232 people

People and Backgrounds

In 2020, there were 2,232 people living in Pinehurst. These people lived in 914 households, and 617 of these were families.

The city is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the main groups in 2020:

  • Most residents, about 63.4%, were White (not Hispanic or Latino).
  • About 15.05% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
  • Around 14.65% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
  • Smaller groups included Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and people of two or more races.

Education in Pinehurst

Students in Pinehurst attend schools that are part of the West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District. This district provides education for children living in the city.

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