Chandler

• Official Name — Chandler, Texas • Type — City • Image Map — TXMap-doton-Chandler.PNG • Map Size — 250px • Map Caption — Location of Chandler, Texas • Image Map1 — Henderson County Chandler.svg • Map Size1 — 250px • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — United States • Subdivision Type1 — State • Subdivision Name1 — Texas • Subdivision Type2 — County • Subdivision Name2 — Henderson • Government Type — General Law • Leader Title — Mayor • Unit Pref — Imperial • Area Total Km2 — 16.06 • Area Land Km2 — 15.72 • Area Water Km2 — 0.34 • Area Total Sq Mi — 6.20 • Area Land Sq Mi — 6.07 • Area Water Sq Mi — 0.13 • Population As Of — 2020 • Population Total — 3275 • Population Density Km2 — 202.35 • Population Density Sq Mi — 524.06 • Time Zone — Central (CST) • Utc Offset — -6 • Time Zone Dst — CDT • Utc Offset Dst — -5 • Elevation Ft — 394 • Postal Code Type — ZIP code • Postal Code — 75758 • Area Codes — 430, 903 • Custom Label Sec1 — FIPS code • Custom Data Sec1 — 48-14224 • Custom Label1 Sec1 — GNIS feature ID • Custom Data1 Sec1 — 2409435 • Website — www.chandlertx.com Chandler is a city in Henderson County, Texas, United States, at the northern end of Lake Palestine. Its population was 3,275 at the 2020 census, up from 2,734 at the 2010 census. • Illustration — An American flag display at Winchester Park in Chandler

Chandler is located in the northeast corner of Henderson County. Texas State Highway 31 runs through the center of Chandler, leading east 11 mi to Tyler and southwest 24 mi to Athens, the Henderson County seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, Chandler has a total area of 16.1 km2, of which 0.3 km2, or 2.13%, is covered by water. The city sits on high ground between the northern ends of two arms of Lake Palestine: Kickapoo Creek to the west and the Neches River to the east.

As of the 2020 census, Chandler had a population of 3,275 and a median age of 44.4 years. Twenty point nine percent of residents were under the age of 18 and 26.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older; there were 83.6 males per 100 females overall and 79.9 males per 100 females age 18 and over. 0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas. There were 1,343 households in Chandler, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 53.2% were married-couple households, 13.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The census also counted 811 families residing in the city. There were 1,395 housing units, of which 3.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 67.0% were owner-occupied and 33.0% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.2%. Racial composition as of the 2020 census • Race — Percent • White — 80.7% • Black or African American — 11.2% • American Indian and Alaska Native — 0.5% • Asian — 1.4% • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander — 0% • Some other race — 1.1% • Two or more races — 5.2% • Hispanic or Latino (of any race) — 5.2%

As of the 2000 census, 2,099 people, 817 households, and 588 families were residing in the city. The population density was 598.9 people/sq mi (231.6/km 2). The 877 housing units averaged 250.2/sq mi (96.7/km 2). The racial makeup of the city was 84.18% White, 13.15% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 0.81% of the population. Of the 817 households, 31.7% had children under 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were not families. About 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47, and the average family size was 2.96. In the city, the age distribution was 24.4% under 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $38,641, and for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $36,125 versus $26,615 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,075. About 8.2% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

• Illustration — Chandler City Hall The city has three public parks: Winchester Park is located on FM 315 South. It boasts five baseball fields, a playground, soccer fields, two pavilions, two concession areas, a pond, and a walking trail. McCain Park, located on Hwy 31 West, is home to the Chandler Historical Museums. This includes the historic Yarborough House and original train depot. River Park, located on Hwy 31 East, provides great opportunities for boating, fishing, and birdwatching on the Neches River. University of Texas ET Medical Center operates an outpatient treatment/fitness center near the central part of Chandler, and Christus Mother Frances also has a clinic in Chandler. Free Wi-Fi is available at the Chandler Public Library.

Chandler is served by the Brownsboro Independent School District. Two public school campuses are located in the city: Chandler Elementary School and Chandler Intermediate School.

• Ralph Yarborough, U.S. senator, was born in Chandler