Diboll is a city in Angelina County, Texas, United States. The population was made up of 4,457 people according to the 2020 census. Diboll is named for J. C. Diboll, a local timber salesman.

Geography

Diboll is located in southwestern Angelina County. U.S. Route 59 (future Interstate 69) passes through the city, leading north to Lufkin, the county seat, and south to Houston.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.20%, is water.

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Diboll had a population of 4,457. The median age was 37.6 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 117.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 123.1 males age 18 and over.

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|+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census

! Race !! Number !! Percent

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| White || 1,808 || 40.6%

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| Black or African American || 969 || 21.7%

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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 9 || 0.2%

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| Asian || 15 || 0.3%

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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 8 || 0.2%

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| Some other race || 978 || 21.9%

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| Two or more races || 670 || 15.0%

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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 2,081 || 46.7%

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|+Diboll racial composition as of 2020<br> (NH = Non-Hispanic)

!Race

!Number

!Percentage

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|White (NH)

|1,304

|29.26%

|-

|Black or African American (NH)

|959

|21.52%

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|Native American or Alaska Native (NH)

|2

|0.04%

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|Asian (NH)

|15

|0.34%

|-

|Pacific Islander (NH)

|3

|0.07%

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|Some Other Race (NH)

|6

|0.13%

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|Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)

|87

|1.95%

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|Hispanic or Latino

|2,081

|46.69%

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|Total

|4,457

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2000 census

As of the census

Education

Diboll is served by the Diboll Independent School District.

right|200px|thumb|Diboll Safety Center which serves as the police and fire station

right|200px|thumb|Diboll Water Tower

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, Diboll has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

References

  • City of Diboll official website
  • The Handbook of Texas Online
  • Historic photos of Diboll at The Portal to Texas History