Savoy, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 | 673 ft (205 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 | 2411835 |
Savoy is a small city located in Fannin County, Texas, United States. It's a friendly place with a population of 712 people, according to the 2020 census.
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Exploring Savoy's Location and Size
Savoy is found in the western part of Fannin County. Its western edge touches the border of Grayson County.
How to Get Around Savoy
You can travel through Savoy using Texas State Highway 56. This highway goes east about 11 miles (18 km) to Bonham, which is the main city of Fannin County. If you go west on Highway 56 for about 2.5 miles (4.0 km), you will reach Bells.
Another important road, U.S. Route 82, passes just 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Savoy. This route also leads east to Bonham and west about 16 miles (26 km) to Sherman.
Savoy's Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Savoy covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Understanding Savoy's Population Changes
The number of people living in Savoy has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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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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Who Lives in Savoy? A Look at the 2020 Census
The 2020 United States census counted 712 people living in Savoy. There were 303 households (groups of people living together) and 231 families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people. Here's a simple breakdown of the population in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White | 620 | 87.08% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.84% |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 8 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.42% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial | 39 | 5.48% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 5.06% |
| Total | 712 |
Learning in Savoy: Education
Students in Savoy attend schools that are part of the Savoy Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children and teens in the city.
Famous People from Savoy
Even though Savoy is a small city, some notable people have connections to it:
- Harold Joe Waldrum – A talented artist.
- Ted Wright – A former player in the NFL, which is a professional American football league.
