Lufkin
City in Angelina County, Texas
Lufkin is a city in Angelina County, Texas, with 34,143 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 312 ft (95 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hudson, 3.3 miles W.
- 34,143residents (2020 Census)
- 312 ftelevation · 95 m
- 34.2 sq miland area · 88.6 km²
- 998 / sq mipopulation density
- 75903ZIP code
About Lufkin
Lufkin is the largest city in Angelina County, Texas, United States, and is the county seat. The city is situated in Deep East Texas and is 60 mi (97 km) west of the Texas–Louisiana state line. Its population is approximately 34,000 people as of 2024.
Lufkin was founded in 1884 and named for Abraham P. Lufkin. It originally served as a stop on the Houston, East and West Texas Railway. It was officially incorporated on October 15, 1890. Lufkin continued to serve as a stop on the railroad until 1890. Three businessmen founded Angelina Lumber Company, which led to much of the economic prosperity Lufkin later enjoyed. When the so-called "timber boom" came to an end, a new "golden era of expansion" began. Lufkin became more industrialized with the opening of Lufkin Industries and Southland Paper Mill. In the mid-1960s, a cultural expansion began, and improvements were made to education and the way of life, including museums and the opening of a new library.
The City of Lufkin has a council–manager government, with six city council members, a mayor, and a city manager. The Lufkin Independent School District encompasses most of Lufkin and operates almost all of the schools within Lufkin. Additionally, Angelina College, a community college, is located in Lufkin.
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Living in Lufkin
- Median household income
- $57,048
- Median home value
- $179,600
- Median rent
- $1,079/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Lufkin had 34,143 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,143 |
|---|---|
| Density | 998 per sq mi (385 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lufkin at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Angelina County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 34,143 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.21 sq mi (88.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3229° N, 94.7290° W |
| ZIP code | 75903 |
| Official website | cityoflufkin.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4845072 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lufkin
- Hudson3.3 mi W
- Redland5.8 mi N
- Burke6.4 mi S
- Huntington9.5 mi E
- Diboll9.8 mi S
- Wells17.4 mi NW
- Nacogdoches20.5 mi N
- Zavalla21.6 mi SE
- Pleasant Hill22.5 mi S
- Corrigan23.1 mi S
- Redfield24.7 mi N
- Chireno25.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Lufkin
What county is Lufkin in?
Lufkin is in Angelina County, Texas.
What is the population of Lufkin, TX?
34,143 people lived in Lufkin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lufkin, TX?
The ZIP code of Lufkin is 75903.
What is the elevation of Lufkin?
312 feet (95 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lufkin?
Hudson (3.3 mi), Redland (5.8 mi), Burke (6.4 mi), Huntington (9.5 mi), Diboll (9.8 mi).
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