Avinger, Texas

Avinger is a town in Cass County, in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 444 at the 2010 census.[5]

Avinger, Texas
Town
Nickname(s):  A-Town
Location of Avinger, Texas
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N 94°33′16″W
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Cass
Area [1]
• Total	1.96 sq mi (5.07 km^2)
• Land	1.95 sq mi (5.04 km^2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km^2)
Elevation	394 ft (120 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	444
• Estimate  (2019)[2]	421
• Density	216.45/sq mi (83.57/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	75630
Area code(s)	903
FIPS code	48-05084[3]
GNIS feature ID	1329882[4]

State Representative David Simpson, a Republican from Longview, served from 1993 to 1998 as the mayor of Avinger.

History

The town was established in 1876.[6]

Geography

Avinger is located in southwestern Cass County at 32°53′54″N 94°33′16″W (32.898288, -94.554464).[7] Texas State Highway 49 passes through the town center, leading northwest 9 miles (14 km) to Hughes Springs and southeast 16 miles (26 km) to Jefferson. Texas State Highway 155 crosses Highway 49 southeast of the town center and leads northeast 14 miles (23 km) to Linden, the Cass County seat, and southwest 27 miles (43 km) to Gilmer.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Avinger has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.1 km²), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²), or 0.56%, is water.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1880	63		—
1940	624		—
1950	546		−12.5%
1960	730		33.7%
1970	642		−12.1%
1980	671		4.5%
1990	478		−28.8%
2000	464		−2.9%
2010	444		−4.3%
Est. 2019	421	[2]	−5.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 464 people, 203 households, and 132 families residing in the town. The population density was 248.2 people per square mile (95.8/km²). There were 236 housing units at an average density of 126.3 per square mile (48.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 75.43% White, 22.63% African American, 0.43% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.94% of the population.

There were 203 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $20,809, and the median income for a family was $24,063. Males had a median income of $30,972 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,736. About 28.8% of families and 27.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.1% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Town of Avinger is served by the Avinger Independent School District and home to the Avinger High School Indians.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Avinger town, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
6. "Avinger, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links

• Avinger Area Chamber of Commerce