Timpson, Texas
Timpson: City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
About
Timpson is a city located in the county of Shelby in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,155 and a population density of 177 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,130 inhabitants.
The city was created 140 years ago in 1884.
Quick Facts about Timpson
| Population : | 1,130 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Shelby County |
| Postal code : | 75975 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 936 |
| Area : | 6.52 km2 |
| Altitude : | 390 feet / 119 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1885 (140 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:04:41 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 173 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Timpson is located at 31°54'14"N 94°23'43"W (31.9037800, -94.3952000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Timpson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Timpson decreased by 2.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,155 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,167 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,180 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,175 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,156 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,142 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,152 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,134 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,136 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,134 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,130 | -0.35% | estimation process |
People born in Timpson (3)
People born in Timpson, including football player Bert Coan, baseball player Red Jones, football player Young Bussey, .
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Schools in Timpson
College & universities near Timpson, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227386 | Panola College | Carthage (TX) | 75633-2397 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Timpson, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCG | Nacogdoches, Texas | University Drive & Starr Road | BUS |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
Post offices near Timpson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Timpson Post Office | Timpson (TX) | 75975 |
Other cities in Shelby County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Center | 5,211 | City in Shelby County, Texas, United States |
| Tenaha | 1,134 | Town of the United States |
| Joaquin | 793 | City in Shelby County, Texas, USA |
| Huxley | 376 | City in Shelby County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Timpson distances to largest Texas cities
