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Stinnett, Texas
Hutchinson County Courthouse
Hutchinson County Courthouse
Location of Stinnett, Texas
Location of Stinnett, Texas
Hutchinson County Stinnett.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Hutchinson
Area
 • Total 1.98 sq mi (5.14 km2)
 • Land 1.98 sq mi (5.14 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,176 ft (968 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,650
 • Density 833/sq mi (321.0/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79083
Area code(s) 806
FIPS code 48-70340
GNIS feature ID 2411984
Website cityofstinnett.com

Stinnett is a small city located in Hutchinson County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as the county seat of Hutchinson County. This means it is where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2020, about 1,650 people lived in Stinnett.

History of Stinnett

Stinnett was founded in 1926 by two brothers, A.P. (Ace) Borger and Lester Andrew (Pete) Borger. Ace Borger is also famous for starting the larger city of Borger in the same county.

In September 1926, Stinnett became the new county seat for Hutchinson County. It took over this role from a place called Plemons, which later became a ghost town (a town that is no longer inhabited).

Building the Courthouse

The county courthouse in Stinnett was built in 1927. Its design is in the Spanish Renaissance style, which is a type of architecture. The money to build this important building came from petroleum, also known as oil. The courthouse was designed by an architect named W.F. Townes. It is made of brown brick and white stone.

Geography and Climate

Stinnett is located in Texas. The city covers an area of about 2.0 square miles (5.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

What is the Climate Like?

Stinnett has a semiarid climate. This means it is generally dry, but not as dry as a desert. It often has hot summers and mild winters.

Population of Stinnett

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Stinnett welcome sign near the intersection of Texas Highways 207 and 152

The number of people living in Stinnett has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 377
1940 635 68.4%
1950 1,170 84.3%
1960 2,695 130.3%
1970 2,014 −25.3%
1980 2,222 10.3%
1990 2,166 −2.5%
2000 1,936 −10.6%
2010 1,881 −2.8%
2020 1,650 −12.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in Stinnett?

The 2020 United States census showed that 1,650 people lived in Stinnett. There were 521 households and 367 families. The people living in Stinnett come from different backgrounds.

Stinnett Population by Race
Group Number of People Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,268 76.85%
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) 15 0.91%
Native American or Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) 23 1.39%
Asian (Non-Hispanic) 3 0.18%
Other Race (Non-Hispanic) 2 0.12%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (Non-Hispanic) 95 5.76%
Hispanic or Latino 244 14.79%
Total 1,650

Education in Stinnett

Students in Stinnett attend schools that are part of the Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips Consolidated Independent School District. Before July 1, 1987, Stinnett had its own school district called Stinnett Independent School District. It then joined with other districts to form the current one.

Famous People from Stinnett

  • Donny Anderson: He was a professional NFL player. Even though he was born in Borger, he graduated from Stinnett High School in 1961.
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