Justin, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Justin, Texas
City
Motto(s):  Everything a hometown should be
Location of Justin in Denton County, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Denton
Area
• Total	3.27 sq mi (8.48 km2)
• Land	3.27 sq mi (8.47 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	689 ft (210 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,409
• Density	1,308.56/sq mi (505.23/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	76247
Area code(s)	940
FIPS code	48-38332
GNIS feature ID	2410158

Justin is a city located in Denton County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,409 people lived there. It is considered a suburb of Fort Worth.

A Look Back: Justin's History

In 1848, a group of about 70 people from France arrived in this area. They were followers of Étienne Cabet, who believed in creating perfect communities called "utopias." They tried to start an Icarian community here, but it didn't work out.

The town of Justin is not named after the famous Justin Boot Company, which is a common misunderstanding. In January 1887, the community asked for a post office. They decided to name it Justin to honor Justin Sherman, who was a chief engineer for the Santa Fe Railroad.

Justin was once known for its "salvage companies." These businesses would buy items from places that had been damaged by fires or tornadoes. Then, they would sell these items at lower prices. In the late 1970s, clothing and accessories inspired by the American West became very popular. One family's salvage business started to focus on selling these "Western wear" items. Eventually, the other large salvage businesses closed, and this industry faded away in Justin.

The Texas Motor Speedway used to have a Justin mailing address. However, the speedway is actually located within the city of Fort Worth. On July 9, 2005, the United States Postal Service changed the speedway's mailing address to Fort Worth. Justin had the chance to buy the speedway, but at the time, the city did not have enough money to manage and maintain it.

Since January 25, 1995, a powerful weather radar has been operating out of Justin. This radar belongs to WFAA-TV, Channel 8, and helps forecast weather.

Where is Justin?

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Interestingly, some places along roads like FM 156 and Highway 114 use the Justin ZIP code (76247). However, these areas are actually part of the city of Fort Worth.

The weather in Justin is usually hot and humid during the summer. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, this is often shown as "Cfa."

Who Lives in Justin?

The table above shows how Justin's population has grown over the years. In 2020, the city had 4,409 residents. There were 1,610 households and 1,129 families living in Justin at that time.

This table shows the different groups of people who made up Justin's population in 2020. Most residents were White (not Hispanic or Latino). There were also people of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and other backgrounds. A portion of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Schools in Justin

Students in Justin attend schools within the Northwest Independent School District. The local schools include Justin Elementary School, Gene Pike Middle School, and Northwest High School.

Famous Faces from Justin

• Dustin May (born in 1997), a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).

See also

In Spanish: Justin (Texas) para niños