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Chireno, Texas
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Location of Chireno, Texas
Location of Chireno, Texas
Location of Chireno inside of Nacogdoches County
Location of Chireno inside of Nacogdoches County
Country United States
State Texas
County Nacogdoches
Area
 • Total 1.87 sq mi (4.85 km2)
 • Land 1.87 sq mi (4.85 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
269 ft (82 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 370
 • Density 197.44/sq mi (76.23/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75937
Area code(s) 936
FIPS code 48-14776
GNIS feature ID 2409456

Chireno (pronounced shi-REE-noh) is a small city in Texas, United States. It is located in Nacogdoches County. In 2020, about 370 people lived there.

Where is Chireno?

Chireno is located in eastern Texas. The city covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Who Lives in Chireno?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 276
1970 308
1980 371 20.5%
1990 415 11.9%
2000 405 −2.4%
2010 386 −4.7%
2020 370 −4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, Chireno had 386 residents. The average age of people living there was 40 years old.

Most of the people were white. About 14% were Black or African American. Around 8% were from other races. A small number of people were of mixed race. About 11% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

In 2000, there were 405 people living in Chireno. There were 156 households. Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.6 people.

The population was spread out by age. About 25% were under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older.

What is the Climate Like?

Chireno has a warm and humid climate. Summers are usually hot and sticky. Winters are generally mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.

Famous People from Chireno

  • Ann Miller, a well-known film and stage actress, was from Chireno.

See also

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