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Savoy, Texas
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| Nickname(s):
The Small Grape
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Location of Savoy, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 712 |
| • Density | 890/sq mi (345.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75479
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-66008 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1367798 |
Savoy is a city in Fannin County, Texas, United States. The population is 712 as of the 2020 census.
Geography
Savoy is located in western Fannin County at 33°36′5″N 96°21′50″W / 33.60139°N 96.36389°W (33.601262, –96.363793). Its western border is the Grayson County line. Texas State Highway 56 passes through the city, leading east 11 miles (18 km) to Bonham, the Fannin County seat, and west 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to Bells. U.S. Route 82 passes 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Savoy, leading east to Bonham and west 16 miles (26 km) to Sherman.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Savoy has a total area of 0.77 square miles (2.0 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 348 | — | |
| 1890 | 344 | −1.1% | |
| 1900 | 343 | −0.3% | |
| 1910 | 328 | −4.4% | |
| 1920 | 378 | 15.2% | |
| 1930 | 284 | −24.9% | |
| 1940 | 298 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 314 | 5.4% | |
| 1960 | 493 | 57.0% | |
| 1970 | 756 | 53.3% | |
| 1980 | 855 | 13.1% | |
| 1990 | 877 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 850 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 831 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 712 | −14.3% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 620 | 87.08% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 6 | 0.84% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 8 | 1.12% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 0.42% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 39 | 5.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 5.06% |
| Total | 712 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 712 people, 303 households, and 231 families residing in the city.
Education
Savoy is served by the Savoy Independent School District.
Notable people
- Harold Joe Waldrum, artist
- Ted Wright, NFL player
See also
In Spanish: Savoy (Texas) para niños
