Woodville, Texas
Woodville is a small town in Tyler County, Texas, in East Texas, about 43 miles southeast of Lufkin as the crow flies, with a population of about 2,347.
Tyler
County
2,347
Population
East Texas
Region
3.1 sq mi
Land Area
43 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. · Woodville on Wikipedia
Woodville City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Woodville.
Major roads: US Hwy 190 · US Hwy 287 · US Hwy 69
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Woodville from our research
What we've verified about Woodville, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Founded in 1846 as the seat of Tyler County, named for Governor George T. Wood, and shaped by timber, sawmills, and the Big Thicket. Details →
- Dining
- 15 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Burgers & American · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Breakfast & Diner. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 8 public schools within 12 miles, in Colmesneil ISD, Warren ISD and Woodville ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- Entergy Texas electricity (regulated, no plan shopping), City of Woodville water and trash, propane-heavy gas options, and internet in Tyler County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Martin Dies, Jr. (16 mi), Lake Livingston (35 mi), Village Creek (39 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 4 licensed HVAC contractors and 5 licensed electricians serve Woodville. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Woodville, Texas
Tyler County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Woodville in Tyler County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Woodville 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.
Read Guide →Business Owner?
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