Pineland, Texas

Pineland is a city in Sabine County, Texas, United States. The population was 850 at the 2010 census.GeographyPineland is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1sqmi, of which, 2.0sqmi of it is land and 0.1sqmi of it is water.ClimateThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pineland has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.Historical developmentThe site was first established in 1902 as the Gulf, Beaumont and Great Northern Railway was built through the county, as this was a lumber camp. In 1904, a post office was opened and three years later, a sawmill would begin operation under the Garrison Norton Lumber Company. After running there for 3 years, Thomas L. L. Temple (who was part owner of the mill) bought out the interest of the other owners, and established the Temple Lumber Company. The residents of the town voted in 1941 to become incorporated.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 980 people, 371 households, and 260 families residing in the city. The population density was 497.5 people per square mile (192.1/km²). There were 447 housing units at an average density of 226.9 per square mile (87.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.90% White, 25.61% African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 1.43% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.47% of the population.