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Farnsworth, Texas
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 Farnsworth, Texas
Location in Texas
Farnsworth, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Ochiltree |
| Elevation | 2,992 ft (912 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 95 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
79033
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| GNIS feature ID | 2805824 |
Farnsworth is a small, unincorporated community in western Ochiltree County, Texas, United States. It is located where State Highway 15 meets FM376. This spot is southwest of Perryton, which is the main town in Ochiltree County. Farnsworth sits at an elevation of about 2,995 feet (913 meters). Even though it's not a city, Farnsworth has its own post office with the ZIP code 79033. In 2000, the area covered by this ZIP code had a population of 106 people.
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History of Farnsworth
Farnsworth was officially started in 1919. It grew up along the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway line. However, it wasn't the very first community in this area. Before Farnsworth, there was a place called Olds. Ranchers had settled there in the 1880s.
How Farnsworth Got Its Name
The community's name changed a few times before it became Farnsworth.
- It started as Olds.
- In 1905, a post office opened, and the name changed to Nogal.
- Then, in 1906, it was renamed Rogerstown.
- Finally, in 1920, a new post office opened at the current spot. This is when the community officially became Farnsworth. It was named after H. W. Farnsworth, who was a director for the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway.
Farnsworth's Climate
Farnsworth has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a true desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. This type of climate is often shown as "BSk" on climate maps. This classification comes from the Köppen Climate Classification system, which helps scientists describe climates around the world.
Population of Farnsworth
The community of Farnsworth was first counted as a specific place by the U.S. Census in 2020.
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| 2020 | 95 | — | |
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2020 Census Details
In the 2020 U.S. Census, Farnsworth had a total population of 95 people. The census collects information about different groups of people.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic/Latino) | 61 | 64.21% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic/Latino) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic/Latino) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian (not Hispanic/Latino) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic/Latino) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other race (not Hispanic/Latino) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (not Hispanic/Latino) | 9 | 9.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25 | 26.32% |
| Total | 95 | 100.00% |
Education in Farnsworth
Students living in Farnsworth attend schools within the Perryton Independent School District. This school district also includes Perryton High School.
