Huntington, Texas
Huntington is a small town in Angelina County, Texas, in East Texas, about 10 miles southeast of Lufkin as the crow flies, with a population of about 2,117.
Angelina
County
2,117
Population
East Texas
Region
2.7 sq mi
Land Area
10 mi
straight line to Lufkin
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Huntington on Wikipedia
Huntington City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Huntington.
Major roads: US Hwy 69 · US Hwy 69N
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Huntington from our research
What we've verified about Huntington, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Founded in 1900 when the railroad reached the Angelina County pine belt, named for railroad magnate Collis P. Huntington, built on sawmills. Details →
- Dining
- 7 verified places to eat and drink. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 26 public schools within 12 miles, across 7 districts and charters, mainly Lufkin ISD, Huntington ISD and Pineywoods Community Academy. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- A deregulated electricity market on the Oncor grid, city-run natural gas and water, and internet options east of Lufkin in Angelina County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Martin Dies, Jr. (39 mi), Mission Tejas (43 mi), Lake Livingston (50 mi). Nearest lakes: Sam Rayburn Reservoir (18 mi), Lake Nacogdoches (27 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 3 licensed HVAC contractors and 4 licensed electricians serve Huntington. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Huntington, Texas
Angelina County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Huntington in Angelina County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Huntington in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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