Hawkins, Texas
| Hawkins, Texas | |
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Downtown Hawkins (2014)
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 Location of Hawkins, Texas |
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| Coordinates: 32°35′30″N 95°12′3″W / 32.59167°N 95.20083°WCoordinates: 32°35′30″N 95°12′3″W / 32.59167°N 95.20083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood |
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| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km2) |
| • Land | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,278 |
| • Density | 560/sq mi (220/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 75765 |
| Area code | 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-32816 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1337469 |
Hawkins is a city in Wood County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,278 at the 2010 census.
A post office was established in Hawkins in 1873.
Hawkins is located at 32°35′30″N 95°12′3″W / 32.59167°N 95.20083°W (32.591694, -95.200936). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.8 km²), of which 2.2 square miles (5.8 km²) is land and 0.44% is water.
Hawkins is located between Mineola (18 miles west of Hawkins) and Big Sandy (7 miles east) on U.S. Route 80. Most of Hawkins is along FM Road 14 which runs north and south. Quitman and the unincorporated community of Holly Lake Ranch are located to the north of Hawkins, while Interstate 20 and Tyler can be reached by traveling south from Hawkins on FM 14.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hawkins has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,331 people, 492 households, and 358 families residing in the city. The population density was 593.1 people per square mile (229.4/km²). There were 558 housing units at an average density of 248.6 per square mile (96.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.79% White, 16.08% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.23% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.
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