According to indexdotcom.com, Savoy, Texas is a city located in Fannin County. The city itself is approximately 3.2 square miles in size and the population is just over 1,000 people. The geography of the area consists of rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a beautiful place to live. The climate of Savoy is mild and temperate, with temperatures rarely reaching extreme highs or lows.

History in Savoy dates back to 1845 when the first settlers arrived in the area and began homesteading. In 1847, the town was officially founded and named after prominent American statesman Alexander Hamilton’s hometown of Savoy, Massachusetts. Over the years, Savoy has grown slowly but steadily into a thriving community with an active economy and numerous attractions for visitors to enjoy year-round.

Politics in Savoy are handled by a mayor-council form of government with five council members elected by popular vote every two years. The current mayor is Robert Hargett who was first elected in 2019. The current economy is driven largely by agriculture, tourism, and small businesses as well as manufacturing industries such as metal fabrication and food production located outside the city limits.

The school system in Savoy consists of one elementary school (Savoy Elementary School), one middle school (Savoy Middle School) and one high school (Savoy High School). All three schools are part of the Fannin County Independent School District which serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade from all parts of Fannin County.

There are several landmarks that make up the cultural fabric of Savoy including historic buildings such as the Old Bank Building which was built in 1905; churches such as First Baptist Church which has been standing since 1868; parks such as John Sartain Memorial Park which offers playgrounds for children; museums such as Old City Hall Museum where visitors can learn about local history; and outdoor attractions like Lake Bob Sandlin State Park which offers camping sites, fishing spots, picnic areas, hiking trails and more for visitors to enjoy year-round.

Population: 850. Estimated population in July 2020: 886 (+4.2% change)
Males: 393 (46.2%), Females: 457 (53.8%)

Fannin County

Zip code: 75479

Median resident age: 41.9 years
Median household income: $37,679
Median house value: $47,700

Races in Savoy:

Ancestries: United States (21.8%), English (8.5%), Irish (7.3%), German (6.8%), Scotch-Irish (1.6%), Swedish (1.5%).

Elevation: 676 feet

Land area: 0.7 square miles

Population

Savoy, Texas is a small town of just over 1,500 people located in the north-central part of the state. It is a rural town with a median household income of $38,875. The majority of the population is White, making up about 81% of the population. African Americans make up 7%, Hispanics make up 8%, and Asians make up 3%. The rest are from other ethnic backgrounds.

The majority of Savoy’s population works in agriculture or related industries such as farming and ranching. The next largest industry is retail, followed by manufacturing and construction. Education also plays an important role in Savoy with six public schools in the area providing education for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. There are also several private schools available for students who wish to pursue higher education options after graduating from high school. The town also has a library, post office, and several small businesses that employ local residents. In addition to this, there are many recreational activities available such as hunting and fishing that attract visitors from all around the region to come enjoy the outdoors while still staying close to home in Savoy.

For population 25 years and over in Savoy

• High school or higher: 70.7%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.3%
• Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
• Unemployed: 5.3%
• Mean travel time to work: 28.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Savoy city

• Never married: 16.3%
• Now married: 62.6%
• Separated: 1.1%
• Widowed: 8.5%
• Divorced: 11.4%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -24 (-2.7%).

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