Diboll, Texas
city in Angelina County, Texas, United States
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 11 miles (18 km) to Lufkin, the county seat, and south 109 miles (175 km) to Houston.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.3 km2), of which 4.7 square miles (12.2 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 1.20%, is water.
Demographics
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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