Van, Texas

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Van, Texas
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Van, Texas


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Texas
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Van Zandt

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area_total_km2 = 7.7
area_land_km2 = 7.7
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 3.0
area_land_sq_mi = 3.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = U.S. Census Bureau estimate 2006
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population_total = 2598
population_density_km2 = 304.9
population_density_sq_mi = 789.6

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 149
elevation_ft = 489
latd = 32 |latm = 31 |lats = 34 |latNS = N
longd = 95 |longm = 38 |longs = 11 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 75790
area_code = 903, and 430
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 48-74912GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 1376568GR|3
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Van is a city in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,362 at the 2000 census. According to a 2006 estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau, the population has risen to 2,598.

Geography

Van is located at coor dms|32|31|34|N|95|38|11|W|city (32.526029, -95.636493)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.7 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,362 people, 894 households, and 616 families residing in the city. The population density was 789.6 people per square mile (305.0/km²). There were 999 housing units at an average density of 334.0/sq mi (129.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.85% White, 0.34% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 2.12% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.11% of the population.

There were 894 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,177, and the median income for a family was $38,864. Males had a median income of $34,464 versus $21,087 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,495. About 11.1% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Van Independent School District serves the city. Van won the 3A UIL State Basketball Tournament in 2005 and the 3A UIL State Football Title in 1979.

References

External links

* [http://www.vantexasonline.com/ Van, Texas City Portal]
* [http://www.vanfirerescue.com/ Van Volunteer Fire Department]
* [http://www.vanzandtnewspapers.com/ Van Banner Newspaper]
* [http://www.skyranchcamps.com/ Sky Ranch Camps]