Lavon, Texas

Lavon (/ləˈvɑːn/ lə-VAHN) is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,219 at the 2010 census,[5] compared to 387 at the 2000 census.

Lavon, Texas
City
The United States Post Office in Lavon
Location of Lavon in Collin County, Texas
Coordinates: 33°1′36″N 96°26′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCollin
Government
Area
 • Total3.05 sq mi (7.90 km2)
 • Land3.04 sq mi (7.88 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
525 ft (160 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,219
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
3,724
 • Density1,223.79/sq mi (472.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75166
Area code(s)972
FIPS code48-41800[3]
GNIS feature ID1339724[4]
Websitecityoflavon.com

Geography

Lavon is located in southeastern Collin County at 33°01′36″N 96°26′18″W.[6] The center of town is 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of Lavon Dam on the East Fork of the Trinity River, forming Lavon Lake.

Texas State Highway 78 passes through Lavon, leading north 11 miles (18 km) to Farmersville and southwest 16 miles (26 km) to Garland. Texas State Highway 205 departs from Highway 78 on the west side of Lavon and leads south 6 miles (10 km) to Rockwall.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Lavon has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.1 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.39%, is water.[5]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1980185—
199030363.8%
200038727.7%
20102,219473.4%
Est. 20193,724[2]67.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[3] of 2000, 387 people, 136 households, and 116 families were residing in the town. The population density was 306.9 people per square mile (118.6/km2). The 146 housing units averaged 115.8/sq mi (44.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.02% White, 1.03% |Native American, 0.78% Asian, 2.07% from other races, and 3.10% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 7.49% of the population.

Of the 136 households,36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.2% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.0% were not families. About 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85, and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population distribution was 24.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $57,083, and for a family was $61,250. Males had a median income of $42,143 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,711. None of the families and 1.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no one under 18 and 10.5% of those over 64.

The 2010 Census showed the population to be 2,219.

Education

Lavon is served by the Community Independent School District.

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): Lavon city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.