Welcome to Poynor ...
The town of Poynor is located in the Piney Woods (East Texas).
Poynor is located in Henderson County<1>.
The location of Poynor has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Poynor has a population of 307 people<3> (see below for details).
The community of Poynor is 460 feet [140 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Poynor lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Poynor: (903) and (430)<5>
The ZIP code for Poynor: 75782<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Poynor had an population of 307 people. This is an increase of 0.66% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 2.23% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Poynor had a population of 305 people. This makes Poynor the county's 16th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 305 people, the population of Poynor decreased 2.87% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 314 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Poynor.
Communities Also Named Poynor ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found another community named Poynor - it's located in Missouri.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Poynor.
Communities near Poynor ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Poynor.
- Athens
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
- Athens is located in Henderson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,770 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athens <7>
- Bullard
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bullard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bullard
- Bullard is located in Cherokee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,891 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bullard <7>
- Chandler
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chandler
- Chandler is located in Henderson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,219 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chandler <7>
- Brownsboro
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brownsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brownsboro
- Brownsboro is located in Henderson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,293 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brownsboro <7>
- Frankston
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frankston
- Frankston is located in Anderson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,157 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Frankston <7>
- Berryville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berryville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berryville
- Berryville is located in Henderson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,066 people
- Noonday
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast) - Murchison
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murchison have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murchison
- Murchison is located in Henderson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 610 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Murchison <7>
- Coffee City
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coffee City
- Coffee City is located in Henderson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 299 people
- Moore Station
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moore Station have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moore Station
- Moore Station is located in Henderson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 223 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Poynor. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Poynor.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Poynor. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Poynor.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Poynor. See our Newspapers Page for Poynor.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Poynor ...
Looking for more information about Poynor? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Poynor, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Poynor.
Off-the-Road Links ...
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The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Henderson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Poynor. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Poynor - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | Area code (430) is an overlay for area code (903). |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Poynor). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Poynor or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |