Lufkin is a city in Angelina County, Texas, United States. The population was 32,709 at the 2000 census making Lufkin the 76th largest city in Texas. It is the county seat of Angelina County^GR6, and is situated in East Texas. The town is named for Abraham P. Lufkin, a cotton merchant and Galveston, Texas city councilman. Lufkin was the son-in-law of Paul Bremond, president of the Houston, East and West Texas Railway which developed the town. Angelina County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Angelina County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. ... Red counties show the core of East Texas; pink and red counties may or may not be included in East Texas, and thus their inclusion varies from source to source. ... For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). ... Galveston redirects here. ...

Founded in 1882, Lufkin is home to Lufkin Industries, which manufactures and services oil field equipment, power transmissions, and highway trailers. It is also a leading supplier of creosote. Year 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Lufkin Industries is a manufacturing company based in Lufkin, Texas and one of the largest employers in the city. ... Creosote is the name used for a variety of products: wood creosote, coal tar creosote, coal tar, coal tar pitch, and coal tar pitch volatiles. ...

Lufkin is well known for its high school football teams.

Geography

Lufkin is located at 31°20′13″N, 94°43′49″W (31.336874, -94.730374)^GR1. Image File history File links TXMap-doton-Lufkin. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 69.5 km² (26.8 mi²). 69.2 km² (26.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.48%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 32,709 people, 12,247 households, and 8,364 families residing in the city. The population density was 473.0/km² (1,225.1/mi²). There were 13,402 housing units at an average density of 193.8/km² (502.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 59.92% White, 26.58% African American, 0.26% Native American, 1.38% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 10.31% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.59% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 12,247 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.17. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,989, and the median income for a family was $40,591. Males had a median income of $30,922 versus $20,008 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,613. About 15.0% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.4% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Famous Citizens

• Morris Frank - former sportswriter [1]
• Abe Martin - Football Coach
• Thad Sitton - historian and writer
• Betty Conner - actress in Gidget (TV series) [2]
• R. B ("Robert B.") McIntire - long time news announcer on KILT radio in Houston
• Ken "Hubcap" Carter - Radio DJ and newsman and member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame
• Ken Houston - Lufkin Dunbar graduate who played for the Houston Oilers and Washington Redskins before being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
• Reggie McNeal - former Aggie QB and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver, current member of the Toronto Argonauts practice roster
• Don Muhlbach - former Aggie and current Detroit Lions deep snapper.
• Terrence Kiel - former Aggie and former San Diego Chargers safety.
• Jorvorskie Lane - current Aggie running back [3]
• Craig Whitaker - supplemental 1st round pick out of Lufkin High School, currently in the minor leagues with the San Francisco Giants [4]
• Chris Seelbach - former Atlanta Braves pitcher [5]
• Tom Murphy (baseball) - former MLB pitcher.
• Murphy Martin - Lufkin and Dallas area newsman and ABC News anchorman [6]
• Pete Runnels - former Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox and Houston Colt .45s infielder.
• Joe Robb - former lineman for the St. Louis Cardinals, predecessor to the Arizona Cardinals
• Rex Hadnot - former Houston Cougar OL, current Miami Dolphin center
• Chad Alexander- USA Today All American, 2nd round draft pick of Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers
• Brian Gilmore- WR San Francisco 49'ers
• J. Frank Wilson - lead vocalist of J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers

Othol Abe Martin (1908 to 1971) was a college football coach. ... Ken Houston (born November 12, 1944) was an American college and professional football defensive back with a 14 year professional career. ... Reginald Parrish McNeal (born September 20, 1983) is a wide receiver for the NFLs Cincinnati Bengals. ... The Toronto Argonauts are a Canadian Football League team based in Toronto, Ontario. ... Don Muhlbach(Born:August 17,1981) is an National Football League longsnapper for the Detroit Lions. ... Terrence Kiel (born November 24, 1980) is an American football safety, currently a free agent, Prior to this, he attended Texas A&M University. ... Jorvorskie Javion Lane (born February 4, 1987 in Lufkin, Texas) is a running back for the Texas A&M Aggies college football team. ... Thomas Andrew Murphy (born December 30, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio) is a retired professional baseball player who played 12 seasons for the California Angels, Kansas City Royals, St. ... James Edward Pete Runnels (January 28, 1928 - May 20, 1991) was a Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Washington Senators (1951-57), Boston Red Sox (1958-62) and Houston Colt . ... Alvis Joe Robb (born March 15, 1937 in Lufkin, Texas) was an American football defensive lineman in the NFL. He went to one Pro Bowl during his 13 year career. ... Rex Hadnot (born January 28, 1982 in Lufkin, Texas) is an American football player who currently plays center for the Miami Dolphins. ... J. Frank Wilson was an American singer who had a major hit with Last Kiss in 1964. ... The Cavaliers formed around 1955 with leader/guitarist Sid Holmes, bassist Lewis Elliott, saxophonist Rob Zeller, and drummer Ray Smith and vocalist Alton Baird. ...

Transportation

Lufkin is served by the following U.S. Highways: U.S. 69 and U.S. 59. Image File history File links US_59. ... Image File history File links US_69. ... Image File history File links I-69. ... Current U.S. Highway shield The United States Highway System is an integrated system of roads in the United States numbered within a nationwide grid. ... U.S. Route 69 is a north-south United States highway. ... U.S. Route 59 is a north-south United States highway (though it is signed east-west in parts of Texas). ...

Texas State Highway 103 serves Lufkin. State Highway 103, or SH 103, is a state highway that runs through east Texas from an intersection with SH 7 near the Neches River through Lufkin to an intersection with SH 21 near the Louisiana state border. ...

Lufkin will be served by the extension to Interstate 69 which is planned to run from Canadian border at Port Huron, Michigan to the Texas/Mexico border. Interstate 69 just outside Indianapolis near Pendleton, Indiana Interstate 69 (abbreviated I-69) is an interstate highway in the Southern and Midwestern United States. ... A statue of Thomas Edison with the Blue Water Bridge in the background. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ...

General Aviation service is provided by Angelina County Airport. Angelina County Airport (IATA: LFK, ICAO: KLFK) is an airport located five miles south of Lufkin, Texas, United States. ...

Education

Almost all of Lufkin is served by the Lufkin Independent School District. Lufkin Independent School District is a public school district based in Lufkin, Texas // Lufkin High Lufkin Middle Anderson Elementary Brandon Elementary Brookhollow Elementary Coston Elementary Slack Elementary Dunbar Primary Garrett Primary Hackney Primary Herty Primary Kurth Primary Trout Primary Lufkin ISD Categories: | | ...

A few small sections in the west are within the Hudson Independent School District. Hudson Independent School District is a public school district based in Hudson, Texas (USA). ...

Angelina College serves the Lufkin area. Stephen F. Austin State University is located in nearby Nacogdoches. Angelina College is a community college located in Lufkin, Texas, with a branch campus in nearby Nacogdoches, Texas, and a future location in Crockett, Texas // Angelina College was founded September 24, 1966 with construction of the original seven building campus beginning in November of 1967. ... Stephen F. Austin State University (commonly SFA or Stephen F) is a public university located in Nacogdoches, Texas. ... Nacogdoches (pronounced nack-a-doe-chis) is a city located in Nacogdoches County, Texas. ...

The Kurth Memorial Library is in Lufkin [7].

Points of interest

AZA Accredited Ellen Trout Zoo

Top Rated Crown Colony Country Club Golf Course

Lufkin Industries

Texas Forestry Museum

Museum of East Texas

External links

• City of Lufkin
• Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce
• Lufkin Police
• Lufkin Parks
• Lufkin Industries
• Handbook of Texas Online article about Lufkin
• KFOX 95.5 Radio
• Texas Bible College
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