Deport, Texas
Deport is a small town in Lamar County, Texas, in East Texas, about 16 miles southeast of Paris as the crow flies, with a population of about 550. Parts of Deport also extend into Red River County.
Median home $91,400 · Median rent $629/mo Cost of living →
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area (1.1 sq mi) and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Deport on Wikipedia
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Deport from our research
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- History
- Founded in the late 1800s by Col. Dee Thompson on Mustang Creek, a cotton-and-cattle trade town that boomed when the railroad arrived in 1911. Details →
- Dining
- 1 verified place to eat and drink. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 9 public schools within 12 miles, in Detroit ISD, Prairiland ISD and Rivercrest ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- A deregulated electricity market on the TNMP grid, Atmos gas, City of Deport water and poly-cart trash, and internet in Lamar County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cooper Lake - Doctors Creek Unit (24 mi), Cooper Lake - South Sulphur Unit (26 mi), Cooper Lake - Johns Creek Unit (28 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Crook (20 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 2 licensed electricians serve Deport. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
Deport City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Deport.
Major roads: State Loop 167 · US Hwy 271
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
FAQ: Deport, Texas
Deport lies in two counties: Lamar and Red River, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Deport in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
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