Bird Forestry

About forestry service, 75946, Garrison, TX, US, Texas

Center is a city in Shelby County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,221 at the 2020 U.S. census. It is the county seat of Shelby County located in deep East Texas. It was named for its location near the center of Shelby County; the community is near the Louisiana border. == Geography == Center is 17 miles (27 km) from the Louisiana border and 118 miles (190 km) north of Beaumont at the center of Shelby County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16 km2), of which 6.2 square miles (16 km2) is land and 0.16% is water. === Climate === The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Center has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. == Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 census, there were 5,221 people, 1,940 households, and 1,266 families residing in the city. The median age was 36.7 years, with 26.1% of residents under the age of 18 and 16.1% aged 65 or older.