Texas

Van Zandt

59,541
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Van Zandt

Van Zandt, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 1,348. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 59,541.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Cedar Creek Conflict, and 2 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202059,541
201052,579
200048,140
199037,944
198031,426
197022,155
196019,091
195022,593
194031,155
193032,315
192030,784
191025,651
190025,481
189016,225
188012,619
18706,494
18603,777
18501,348
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Van Zandt

Military engagements that took place in Van Zandt, Texas.

Cedar Creek Conflict
1200

Historic places in Van Zandt

National Register of Historic Places listings in Van Zandt, Texas.

Van Zandt County Courthouse
Canton
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Frequently asked about Van Zandt

When does Van Zandt first appear in the US census?
Van Zandt, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 1,348.
What is the population of Van Zandt?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Van Zandt had a recorded population of 59,541.
Were any battles fought in Van Zandt?
1 documented military engagement took place in Van Zandt, including Cedar Creek Conflict.
How many historic places are in Van Zandt?
2 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Van Zandt, Texas.
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