West Tawakoni, Texas facts for kids
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West Tawakoni, Texas
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West Tawakoni City Park
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"Catfish Capital of Texas"
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Location of West Tawakoni, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hunt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.46 km2) |
| • Land | 2.82 sq mi (7.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,895 |
| • Density | 710.59/sq mi (274.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75474
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-77896 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412229 |
West Tawakoni is a city in Hunt County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,895 people lived there. West Tawakoni is on the west side of Lake Tawakoni. Its nearby city, East Tawakoni, is on the east side of the same lake.
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Exploring West Tawakoni's Location
West Tawakoni is found in the southeastern part of Hunt County. It is surrounded on three sides by Lake Tawakoni. This lake is a large body of water created on the Sabine River.
Key Areas Around the Lake
- To the north of the city is the lake's Caddo Inlet.
- To the south, you'll find Waco Bay and Kitsee Inlet.
- The main part of Lake Tawakoni is to the east.
Getting Around West Tawakoni
Texas State Highway 276 goes through the northern part of the city. This highway connects West Tawakoni to other towns:
- It goes east across the lake for about 6 miles to East Tawakoni.
- It goes west the same distance to Quinlan.
- Greenville, the main city of Hunt County, is about 22 miles north. You can get there using Highway 276 and Highway 34.
- Downtown Dallas is about 48 miles to the west.
West Tawakoni covers a total area of about 2.88 square miles (7.46 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in West Tawakoni has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 465 | — | |
| 1980 | 840 | 80.6% | |
| 1990 | 932 | 11.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,462 | 56.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,576 | 7.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,895 | 20.2% | |
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In 2020, the city had 1,895 residents. There were 742 households and 453 families living in West Tawakoni at that time. Most people living in West Tawakoni are White (81.95%). Other groups include Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races. About 8.87% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Learning in West Tawakoni
Students in West Tawakoni attend schools that are part of the Quinlan Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: West Tawakoni (Texas) para niños
