Zavalla, Texas facts for kids
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Zavalla, Texas
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Location of Zavalla, Texas
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| 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 | 253 ft (77 m) |
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| • Total | 603 |
| • Density | 340.04/sq mi (131.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75980
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-80728 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412330 |
Zavalla is a small city located in Angelina County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 603 people lived there. The city is named after Lorenzo de Zavala. He was an important person from Mexico who owned a ranch and was a politician. He also signed the Texas Declaration of Independence and was the first Vice-President of the Republic of Texas.
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People Living in Zavalla
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 762 | — | |
| 1990 | 701 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 647 | −7.7% | |
| 2010 | 713 | 10.2% | |
| 2020 | 603 | −15.4% | |
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This section tells us about the people who live in Zavalla.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Zavalla has changed over the years. In 1980, there were 762 people. By 2020, the population was 603.
Who Lives in Zavalla?
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| 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 |
In 2020, there were 603 people living in Zavalla. Most of the people were White. There were also some people who identified as Native American, Black, or Mixed/Multi-Racial. About 3.81% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Zavalla
Zavalla has its own school system called the Zavalla Independent School District. Students in Zavalla attend schools within this district. The high school team is known as the Zavalla High School Eagles.
Famous People from Zavalla
- Dustin Ellermann – He won Season 3 of a shooting competition TV show called Top Shot.
- Arthur Hawkins – He was a Captain in the U.S. Navy. He was a very skilled pilot during World War II, with 14 aerial victories.
See also
In Spanish: Zavalla (Texas) para niños
