Pine Forest, Texas
City · Population 505 · #984 in Texas
About Pine Forest
Pine Forest is a tiny community in eastern Texas counting 505 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Pine Forest is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.82 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 179 residents per square mile.
📰 Pine Forest News Today
- National Forests in Texas National Forest Foundation · Mar 18
- This U.S. State Park Feels Like a Hidden Forest Escape With a Rare Ancient Pine Forest, Scenic Trails, and Historic Cabins Travel + Leisure · May 21
- Orange County man surrenders after barricading himself home following shots fired call on Simmons Road 12newsnow.com · Jun 9
- Ruby Nell Chester Obituary Jul 7, 2026 - Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home · Jul 7
- Pine Forest woman's pet killed by dogs prompts leash law investigation 12newsnow.com · Apr 2
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What Makes Pine Forest Unique
- The only place in America named Pine Forest — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Easy reach of Beaumont (9 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)505
Rank in state#984 of 1,224
Land area2.82 sq mi
Density179/sq mi
Coordinates30.1751, -94.0353