Winnsboro, Texas
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Winnsboro is a city in Franklin and Wood counties in northeastern Texas, United States, north of Tyler. The population was 3,455 at the 2020 census. Settlement of Winnsboro began in the 1850s with a post office established between 1854 and 1855.
Geography
Winnsboro is located in northeastern Wood County and southwestern Franklin County in Northeast Texas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert"., or 0.40%, is covered by water.[1] The city center and approximately three-quarters of its area are in Wood County,[2] with the remainder in Franklin County.
Texas State Highway 11 passes through the city as Broadway Street, leading east Script error: No such module "convert". to Pittsburg and northwest Script error: No such module "convert". to Sulphur Springs. Highway 37 (Main Street) crosses Highway 11 in the center of town, leading north Script error: No such module "convert". to Mount Vernon and southwest Script error: No such module "convert". to Mineola. Tyler is Script error: No such module "convert". south via Highway 37 and U.S. Route 69.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Winnsboro has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[3]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1890 | 388 | — | |
| 1900 | 899 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 1,741 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 2,184 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 1,905 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 2,092 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 2,512 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 2,675 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 3,064 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 3,458 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 2,904 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 3,584 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 3,252 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 3,455 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 2,694 | 77.97% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 121 | 3.5% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 23 | 0.67% |
| Asian (NH) | 29 | 0.84% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 19 | 0.55% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 147 | 4.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 422 | 12.21% |
| Total | 3,455 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,455 people, 1,083 households, and 677 families residing in the city.
As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 3,584 people, 1,300 households, and 813 families residing in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 1,491 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 85.71% White, 8.90% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 2.73% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.
There were 1,300 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,690, and the median income for a family was $37,286. Males had a median income of $25,972 versus $18,036 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,612. About 11.3% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The city is served by the Winnsboro Independent School District.
Library
Gilbreath Memorial Library is located at 916 N. Main Street. The library is a public Tri-County library serving Franklin, Hopkins, and Wood counties.
Media
The city is served by the newspaper Wood County Monitor.
Local Government
The City is a Texas General Law type A city and has a Mayor/Council - City Administrator form of government. The current Mayor as of May 2025 is Richard R (Randy) Parrish.
See also
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References
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External links
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- Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce
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