Strawn, Texas Facts for Kids

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Location of Strawn, Texas

Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Palo Pinto
Area
• Total	0.79 sq mi (2.03 km²)
• Land	0.78 sq mi (2.02 km²)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation	1,004 ft (306 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	540
• Density	684/sq mi (266.0/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	76475
Area code(s)	254
FIPS code	48-70580
GNIS feature ID	2411989

Strawn is a small city in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 540 people lived there. Strawn is located in the southwestern part of Palo Pinto County. It sits along Highway 16 and Highway 108.

The city started around 1880 when the Texas and Pacific Railway began its service. Before that, the area was called North Fork. This name came from its location on Palo Pinto Creek. The city was planned on land owned by two early ranchers, Stephen Bethel Strawn and James N. Stuart. James N. Stuart built the very first house in the area in 1875. Two smaller communities nearby, Russell's Pocket and Davidsonville, joined together to form Strawn.

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About Strawn's Location

Strawn is a small city, covering about 0.8 square miles (2.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Strawn's Weather

The weather in Strawn is usually warm. Summers are hot and humid, meaning they feel sticky and wet. Winters are generally mild, not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.

People of Strawn

The number of people living in Strawn has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1890	514	—
1920	2,457	—
1930	1,429	−41.8%
1940	1,107	−22.5%
1950	922	−16.7%
1960	817	−11.4%
1970	786	−3.8%
1980	694	−11.7%
1990	709	2.2%
2000	739	4.2%
2010	653	−11.6%
2020	540	−17.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, there were 540 people living in Strawn. There were 282 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 185 were families.

Learning in Strawn

The Strawn Independent School District serves the city of Strawn. This school district is responsible for the education of children and teens in the area.