Redwater, Texas

According to HISTORYAAH, Redwater, Texas is a small city located in the heart of East Texas. It has a population of about 7,000 people and is known for its friendly atmosphere and rural charm. Geographically, Redwater is nestled in wooded hills and rolling plains just north of the Neches River. The climate in Redwater is hot and humid during the summer months, with temperatures ranging from the upper 80s to low 100s. Winters are mild with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing.

The history of Redwater dates back to the early 1800s when it was first established as a trading post by settlers from nearby towns. Over time, it grew into a thriving community with its own businesses, schools, churches, and other amenities.

Politically speaking, Redwater has long been considered a conservative town but has recently seen an influx of progressive voters due to an influx of younger residents. The economy in Redwater is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing but there are also some retail stores and restaurants in town as well.

Redwater’s school system consists of two elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8), one high school (9-12) as well as several private institutions including St. Mary’s Catholic School and First Baptist Church School Of Education. All public schools are part of the Redwater Independent School District which serves over 4500 students across four campuses.

The most notable landmark in Redwater is the historic downtown district which dates back to 1878 and includes many historic buildings such as the old post office building which now houses a museum dedicated to local history, culture, and artisanship; several old churches; an opera house that hosts regular events; several small shops selling local goods; and many other attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Population: 872. Estimated population in July 2020: 883 (+1.3% change)
Males: 429 (49.2%), Females: 443 (50.8%)

Bowie County

Zip code: 75573

Median resident age: 33.3 years
Median household income: $31,111
Median house value: $63,800

Races in Redwater:

Ancestries: United States (23.6%), Irish (7.9%), English (4.4%), German (3.8%), French (2.4%), Scotch-Irish (2.3%).

Land area: 2.0 square miles

Population

Redwater, Texas is a small town located in Bowie County in the northeast corner of the state. It is home to a population of approximately 2,000 people and covers an area of about 3.5 square miles. The town has a rich history and was founded in 1873 by settlers from Tennessee and Arkansas. The population is made up mainly of Caucasians, with African Americans making up around 8% and Hispanics around 6%. The median age in the town is 43 years old and the median household income is just under $44,000.

The majority of Redwater’s population works in either agriculture or manufacturing industries. Agriculture accounts for approximately 55% of jobs in the town, while manufacturing makes up 20%. Other industries include retail trade (10%), health care (7%), construction (4%), and finance/insurance/real estate (3%). The unemployment rate in Redwater is 5%, which is lower than both Texas’ average rate of 6.2% and the national average rate of 7%.

Education plays an important role in Redwater’s economy, as it has two public school districts that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. There are also several private schools located throughout the city that offer religious education for children from kindergarten through 8th grade. Higher education opportunities are available at nearby colleges such as Texarkana College, University of Texas at Tyler, and North Central Texas College.

For population 25 years and over in Redwater

• High school or higher: 76.7%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.5%
• Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
• Unemployed: 6.9%
• Mean travel time to work: 20.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Redwater city

• Never married: 22.5%
• Now married: 54.6%
• Separated: 2.0%
• Widowed: 5.7%
• Divorced: 15.2%

0.2% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +135 (+18.3%).

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