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$55,135
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America/Chicago
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The WikiXM 'Van' platform is your gateway to becoming an active part of our vibrant community, regardless of your age or how long you've called 'Van' home. It's more than just a news platform; it's a thriving hub where the collective wisdom of every 'Van' resident converges to ignite discussions, foster learning, and empower one another with knowledge about our beloved town.
Here in 'Van', we have a diverse tapestry of residents. Some have roots that run deep, their knowledge steeped in the rich history of our town. Others are students, dedicated to keeping us updated on school activities, while many are committed to sharing the ebb and flow of daily life.
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Van, TX - History
We would like to provide the residents of Van a basic history overview.
Welcome to the Van Home page. The Van Home page provides as much information as possible on Van. Knowing Van’s history is essential to guiding its future. Within Van’s Home page, you will also find Van’s Founders, Holiday, and Birthday sections.
Van has a population of 2706. 46.7% of Van’s inhabitants are Male, and 53.3 are female. 52.4% of Van is married and 64.7% own their own home. The Average Home price is $134,947, and the average rent is $809. Household median income in Van is $55,135, and the individual median income is $30,129. Van’s Ethnic is the following: White(92%), Hispanic(13.9%), Multiple(4.4%), Black(3%), Other(0.7%).
On May 10, 2015, shortly after sunset, Van was struck by a strong tornado during the May 5–10, 2015 tornado outbreak sequence. According to the National Weather Service and tornado chasers, a severe thunderstorm spawned a tornado that touched down in a heavily wooded thicket just south of Van Zandt County Road 4609, just west of the small community of Primrose, 10 miles south of Van.
The tornado path moved in a direct line north, crossing Texas State Highway 64, picking up strength as it crossed the Neches River, and then Interstate 20 just south of the town. The tornado went straight into the heart of Van, causing heavy damage to structures in the town. It destroyed the elementary school in the city that was a historical monument and then moved straight north through residential neighborhoods, destroying homes and causing massive structural damage.
The tornado continued in a straight line north towards Grand Saline. The tornado dissipated 3.5 miles north of Van. Numerous homes and mobile homes were damaged or destroyed, and many trees and power lines were downed throughout Van. A nearby metal-frame industrial building was destroyed. A few well-built frame homes in the northern part of town were left with only interior walls standing.
An oil pump derrick toppled to the ground, along with a large metal high-tension truss tower. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed, as well. Two people were killed and 47 were injured, prompting local emergency management officials to declare a mass-casualty incident. The following day, the tornado was given a rating of EF3 from the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth.
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