Waskom, Texas

Waskom, Texas
Waskom Volunteer Fire Department
Nickname: 
The Gateway to Texas
Location within Harrison County
Waskom, Texas
Location within Texas
Waskom, Texas
Location within the United States
Waskom, Texas
Location within North America
Coordinates: 32°28′36″N 94°03′52″W / 32.47667°N 94.06444°W / 32.47667; -94.06444
Country United States
State Texas
CountyHarrison
Area
  Total
2.68 sq mi (6.94 km2)
  Land2.68 sq mi (6.94 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
279 ft (85 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,910
  Density710/sq mi (280/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75692
Area code(s)430, 903
FIPS code48-76636
GNIS feature ID2412190
WebsiteCity of Waskom

Waskom is a city in the U.S. state of Texas with a 2020 census-tabulated population of 1,910, down from 2,160 residents in 2010. It is located in Harrison County and lies approximately 19 miles (31 km) east of the county seat, Marshall, on U.S. 80 and Interstate 20. Waskom forms part of Greater Marshall, which is also included in the Longview–Marshall combined statistical area in the Ark-La-Tex region. To the east are the cities of Greenwood and Shreveport, Louisiana.