Woodville, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodville, Texas
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Location of Woodville, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tyler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
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| • Total | 2,403 |
| • Density | 772.02/sq mi (298.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
75979, 75990
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| Area code(s) | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-80212 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413511 |
| Website | http://www.woodville-tx.gov/ |
Woodville is a town in Texas, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Tyler County.
Three major US highways, U.S. Route 69, U.S. Route 190, and U.S. Route 287, all pass through Woodville. In 2020, about 2,403 people lived there. The town was named after George Tyler Wood, who was the governor of Texas from 1847 to 1849.
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About Woodville's Location and Weather
Woodville covers about 3.2 square miles (8.2 square kilometers) of land.
Woodville's Climate
The weather in Woodville has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
People Living in Woodville
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,456 | 60.59% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 652 | 27.13% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 15 | 0.62% |
| Asian (NH) | 39 | 1.62% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 5 | 0.21% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 84 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 150 | 6.24% |
| Total | 2,403 |
In 2020, there were 2,403 people living in Woodville. There were 1,084 households and 724 families.
Back in 2000, there were 2,415 people living in the town. About 26.6% of households had children under 18. Around 40.3% were married couples. Many households (37.9%) were made up of single people. About 20.6% of people living alone were 65 or older.
The average age in Woodville in 2000 was 41 years old. About 24.6% of the population was under 18. Around 24.8% were 65 years or older.
Education in Woodville
The Woodville Independent School District (WISD) is in charge of schools for families in Woodville, Texas.
Fun Places to Visit
Here are some interesting places to visit in and around Woodville:
- Allan Shivers Library and Museum: This museum has collections about Allan Shivers. He was a former Governor of Texas and came from this area.
- Big Thicket National Preserve: This large natural area is located south and west of the town. It's a great place to explore nature.
- Heritage Village: This is an outdoor museum with old buildings. You can see a church, a school, and a log cabin. They are set up to look like an old frontier town.
Famous People from Woodville
- Brian Babin: He used to be the mayor of Woodville. Since 2015, he has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Texas's 36th congressional district.
- Zelmo Beaty: Born in 1939, Zelmo Beaty went to Scott High School in Woodville. He was a famous basketball player who played in college at Prairie View A&M.
- James White: He is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives. He represents District 19, which includes Tyler County.
Images for kids
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See also
In Spanish: Woodville (Texas) para niños
