Evant, Texas
Town · Population 467 · #1001 in Texas
About Evant
Set in the central part of Texas, Evant is a tiny community counting 467 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Evant is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 766 residents per square mile.
📰 Evant News Today
- Donald Dace Parrish Obituary Jun 1, 2026 Scott's Funeral Home | Gatesville, TX · Jun 1
- Linda Perry Obituary May 25, 2026 Combest Family Funeral Homes & Crematory · May 25
- “This gives them an opportunity”: Evant ISD EMT program offers students certification before graduation KWTX · Apr 8
- Frances Shupe Obituary (1939 - 2026) - Evant, TX - Star-Telegram Legacy obituary · Mar 8
- Leon Neil Vernon Obituary Jul 25, 2026 Scott's Funeral Home | Gatesville, TX · Jul 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Evant Unique
- The only place in America named Evant — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 24 miles.
🏫 Schools in Evant
- EVANT EL
- EVANT H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)467
Rank in state#1001 of 1,224
Land area0.61 sq mi
Density766/sq mi
Coordinates31.4762, -98.1502