Sun Valley
Sun Valley is a community located on U.S. Highway 82 about seven miles east of Paris in eastern Lamar County. The development probably began in the early 1970s, and Sun Valley incorporated about 1975 with an estimated population of 200. That figure declined from 76 in 1980 to 60 in 1990. In 2000 the community had a population of 51.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Laurie E. Jasinski | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Sun Valley is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 33.67105350
- Longitude
- -95.42875600
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
Yes
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Sun Valley by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Sun Valley
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 82 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 69 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 51 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
| 60 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |