Dublin, Texas Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Dublin, Texas
City
Downtown Dublin, Texas
Location of Dublin, Texas

Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Erath
Area
• Total	3.59 sq mi (9.29 km²)
• Land	3.59 sq mi (9.29 km²)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation	1,490 ft (450 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	3,359
• Density	935.7/sq mi (361.57/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	76446
Area code(s)	254
FIPS code	48-21484
GNIS feature ID	2410363

Dublin is a city in Erath County, Texas, United States. It is located in the central part of Texas. In 2020, about 3,359 people lived there.

Dublin is famous for being the former home of the world's oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant. For many years, this plant was the only place in the U.S. that made Dr Pepper with real cane sugar. Most other Dr Pepper drinks use high-fructose corn syrup. The plant could only sell its drinks within a 40-mile area around Dublin. This area included towns like Stephenville and Comanche.

The city was once the end point for the Wichita Falls and Southern Railroad. This train line closed down in 1954.

Dublin was also the childhood home of the famous golfer Ben Hogan. He was born in 1912 and lived in Dublin until 1921. Another important person from Dublin was George Andrew Davis, Jr.. He was a fighter pilot who won the Medal of Honor for his bravery in 1952.

In 2005, the Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, officially named Dublin the "Irish Capital of Texas." This is because many people of Irish American background live there.

Where is Dublin, Texas?
- What is Dublin's Weather Like?
Who Lives in Dublin?
Local News and Media
Education in Dublin
Fun Events in Dublin
Museums in Dublin
Famous People from Dublin
Gallery
See also

Where is Dublin, Texas?

Dublin is in the southwestern part of Erath County. U.S. Route 377 goes around the west side of the city. It leads northeast to Stephenville, which is the main city of the county. Texas State Highway 6 goes right through the middle of Dublin.

The city covers an area of about 3.59 square miles (9.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

What is Dublin's Weather Like?

Dublin has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm temperatures and rain throughout the year.

Climate data for Dublin, Texas
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	13 (56)	16 (60)	20 (68)	24 (76)	28 (82)	32 (90)	35 (95)	36 (96)	31 (88)	26 (78)	19 (66)	14 (58)	24 (76)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	0 (32)	2 (36)	6 (42)	11 (51)	16 (60)	19 (67)	22 (71)	21 (70)	18 (64)	12 (54)	6 (43)	1 (34)	11 (52)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	46 (1.8)	56 (2.2)	56 (2.2)	86 (3.4)	120 (4.8)	81 (3.2)	53 (2.1)	61 (2.4)	79 (3.1)	79 (3.1)	58 (2.3)	48 (1.9)	830 (32.7)
Source: Weatherbase

Who Lives in Dublin?

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	264	—
1890	2,025	667.0%
1900	2,370	17.0%
1910	2,551	7.6%
1920	3,229	26.6%
1930	2,271	−29.7%
1940	2,546	12.1%
1950	2,761	8.4%
1960	2,443	−11.5%
1970	2,810	15.0%
1980	2,723	−3.1%
1990	3,190	17.2%
2000	3,754	17.7%
2010	3,654	−2.7%
2020	3,359	−8.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, Dublin had 3,359 residents. Most people living in Dublin are White (about 54%). A large part of the population, about 41%, is of Hispanic or Latino background.

Local News and Media

The local newspaper for Dublin is The Dublin Citizen. People in Dublin can watch TV stations from the Dallas/Fort Worth and Waco areas. There are also local radio stations like KSTV-FM and KEQX.

Education in Dublin

The city's schools are part of the Dublin Independent School District. The sports teams are known as the Dublin Lions.

Fun Events in Dublin

Dublin hosts many fun events throughout the year!

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: Around St. Patrick's Day in March, Dublin welcomes visitors with a parade. They also have an "ambassador" pageant and other festive activities.
Dr Pepper Birthday Celebration: Every June, Dublin celebrates the birthday of Dr Pepper. This remembers when the city had the oldest Dr Pepper bottling plant in the world. Even though the original plant changed names to Dublin Bottling Works, they still have this fun celebration.
Irish Stampede and Bike Races: These events happen at the same time as the Dr Pepper celebration. The Irish Stampede is a charity run. The "Tour de Agua" is a bicycle race, and "Gotta Love Gravel: Dublin" is an evening bike ride.
Dublin Area Reunion: Many former students from Dublin schools come back to the city for this annual reunion.
Hispanic Culture Events: The community celebrates its large Hispanic population with events for Cinco de Mayo in May. They also observe Hispanic Heritage Month in September and October.
Fishing Tournament: In July, the Dublin Chamber of Commerce helps put on a bass-fishing tournament at nearby Proctor Lake.
Halloween and Christmas: In October, there are safe trick-or-treating activities for Halloween. In December, Christmas fun includes an annual Christmas parade.
Rodeo Events: The Double In Cowboy Church often holds barrel races and other western riding events.

Museums in Dublin

Visitors to Dublin can explore five local museums:

The Rodeo Heritage Museum
The Dublin Historical Museum
The Dr Pepper Museum
The National Health and Public Safety History Museum
The famous Ben Hogan Museum

Famous People from Dublin

Many notable people have connections to Dublin:

Gene Autry: A famous singer and actor, he co-owned a rodeo company in Dublin.
George Andrew Davis, Jr.: A highly decorated fighter pilot and flying ace, he was born in Dublin in 1920.
Johnny Duncan: A popular country singer from the 1970s, he was born in Dublin.
Dustin Hodge: A television producer and writer, he graduated from Dublin High School.
Ben Hogan: A legendary golfer who lived in Dublin as a child.
Nicole James: A captain and member of the USA Women's Olympic Rugby Team, she was born in Dublin.
H. Lane Mitchell: A public works commissioner, born in Dublin.
Rom Stanifer: An Olympic rifle competitor.
Slim Willet: A musician, songwriter, and radio personality, born in Dublin.