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Zavalla, Texas
Location of Zavalla, Texas
Location of Zavalla, Texas
Angelina Zavalla.svg
Country  United States
State  Texas
County Angelina
Area
 • Total 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2)
 • Land 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
223 ft (68 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 603
 • Density 340.04/sq mi (131.31/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75980
Area code(s) 936
FIPS code 48-80728
GNIS feature ID 1372084

Zavalla is a city in Angelina County, Texas, United States. The population was 603 at the 2020 census. The town is named for Lorenzo de Zavala, a Mexican rancher, politician, and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence who served as the first Vice-President of the Republic of Texas. Its city limits stretch several miles south of town into a heavily wooded area.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 762
1990 701 −8.0%
2000 647 −7.7%
2010 713 10.2%
2020 603 −15.4%
U.S. Decennial Census
Zavalla racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 530 87.89%
Black or African American (NH) 4 0.66%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 11 1.82%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 35 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23 3.81%
Total 603

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 603 people, 257 households, and 191 families residing in the city.

As of the census of 2000, there were 647 people, 268 households, and 176 families residing in the city. The population density was 306.6 inhabitants per square mile (118.4/km2). There were 340 housing units at an average density of 161.1 per square mile (62.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.68% White, 0.46% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.01% of the population.

There were 268 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,806, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $30,577 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,049. About 22.0% of families and 28.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.6% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

  • Zavalla is served by the Zavalla Independent School District and home to the Zavalla High School Eagles.

Notable people

  • Dustin Ellermann, winner of Season 3 of the shooting competition show Top Shot
  • Arthur Hawkins, Captain, U.S. Navy's 10th leading ace with 14 aerial victories in WW II

See also

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