Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,226 km² (859 mi²). 2,198 km² (849 mi²) of it is land and 28 km² (11 mi²) of it (1.26%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Rains County (north)
• Wood County (northeast)
• Smith County (east)
• Henderson County (south)
• Kaufman County (west)
• Hunt County (northwest)

Demographics

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As of the census² of 2000, there were 48,140 people, 18,195 households, and 13,664 families residing in the county. The population density was 22/km² (57/mi²). There were 20,896 housing units at an average density of 10/km² (25/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.96% White, 2.94% Black or African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.71% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. 6.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 18,195 households out of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.60% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.90% were non-families. 22.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% 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 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.50% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 17.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,029, and the median income for a family was $41,175. Males had a median income of $31,887 versus $21,344 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,930. About 10.30% of families and 13.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.90% of those under age 18 and 12.10% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

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Ben Wheeler (unincorporated) Canton Edgewood Edom

Fruitvale Grand Saline Van Wills Point

Roads and highways

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• Interstate 20
• U.S. Highway 80

See also

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• Dry counties

External links

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• Van Zandt County government’s website
• Van Zandt County in Handbook of Texas Online at the University of Texas

Texas counties | Van Zandt County, Texas

Van Zandt County | Condado de Van Zandt