Mertzon, Texas facts for kids
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Mertzon, Texas
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Location of Mertzon, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Irion |
| Incorporated | 1933 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,201 ft (671 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 747 |
| • Density | 491.4/sq mi (189.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76941
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-47832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374888 |
Mertzon is a small city in Texas, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Irion County. In 2020, about 747 people lived there. Mertzon is also part of the larger San Angelo area.
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Where is Mertzon?
Mertzon is located in Texas. It covers about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers) of land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Mertzon?
Population and People
In 2020, 747 people lived in Mertzon. Most people living in Mertzon are White (about 64%). About 33% of the people are of Hispanic or Latino background. There are also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Pacific Islander people. About 2% of the people are of mixed racial backgrounds.
There were 356 households in the city. A household means all the people living together in one home. Out of these, 264 were families.
Education in Mertzon
Students in Mertzon attend schools in the Irion County Independent School District. The city is home to the Irion County High School Hornets.
Famous People from Mertzon
- Laura Bullion, a well-known female Old West outlaw, was born in a nearby place called Knickerbocker.
See also
In Spanish: Mertzon (Texas) para niños
