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Stowell, Texas
Location of Stowell, Texas
Location of Stowell, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Chambers
Area
 • Total 10.2 sq mi (26.5 km2)
 • Land 10.0 sq mi (26.0 km2)
 • Water 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,743
 • Density 175/sq mi (67.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77661
Area code(s) 409
FIPS code 48-70520
GNIS feature ID 1347987

Stowell is a small community in Chambers County, Texas, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for gathering population data, but it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 1,743 people lived there.

Where is Stowell Located?

Stowell is found on the eastern side of Chambers County. It's near the city of Winnie to the north and Jefferson County to the east.

You can reach Stowell using Texas State Highway 124. This highway goes north about 3 miles (5 km) to Interstate 10, which is a major highway. It also goes south about 16 miles (26 km) to High Island on the Gulf of Mexico coast. Another road, Texas State Highway 65, leads west from Stowell about 18 miles (29 km) to Anahuac, which is the main town of Chambers County.

The total area of Stowell is about 10.2 square miles (26.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part (about 0.2 square miles or 0.5 square kilometers) being water.

Who Lives in Stowell?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 1,743
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010

In 2020, the population of Stowell was 1,743 people. There were 642 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 462 were families.

Here's a quick look at the different groups of people living in Stowell in 2020:

Stowell's Population in 2020
Group Number of People Percentage
White (not Hispanic) 789 45.27%
Black or African American (not Hispanic) 300 17.21%
Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) 2 0.11%
Asian (not Hispanic) 3 0.17%
Other Race (not Hispanic) 12 0.69%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) 54 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 583 33.45%
Total 1,743

Education in Stowell

Students in Stowell attend schools that are part of the East Chambers Independent School District. This school district serves the local area.

Transportation

For air travel, Stowell is served by the Chambers County-Winnie Stowell Airport. This is a general aviation airport, which means it's mainly used for private planes and smaller aircraft, not large commercial flights. It's located in the county and serves both Stowell and Winnie.

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