Strawn, Texas facts for kids
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Strawn, Texas
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Location of Strawn, Texas
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| 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
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| • Total | 540 |
| • Density | 684/sq mi (266.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76475
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-70580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411989 |
Strawn is a city in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States. The population was 540 at the 2020 census. Strawn, on State Highway 16 and 108, Farm to Market Road 2372, and the Missouri Pacific Railroad in southwestern Palo Pinto County, was one of several towns developed about 1880 when the Texas and Pacific Railway began service. The site, known earlier as North Fork for its location on Palo Pinto Creek, was laid out on the land of two early ranchers, Stephen Bethel Strawn and James N. Stuart. Stuart built the area's first house in 1875. A community to the west, Russell's Pocket, and one to the east, Davidsonville, were merged to form Strawn.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Strawn has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| 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% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 335 | 62.04% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2 | 0.37% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 0.37% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.19% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.19% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 14 | 2.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 185 | 34.26% |
| Total | 540 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 540 people, 282 households, and 185 families residing in the city.
Education
The City of Strawn is served by the Strawn Independent School District.
Photo Gallery
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Zim's Cafe
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The Watson House
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Downtown Strawn
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James Nesbit Stuart House
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St. John's Catholic Church
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R.C. Hinkson House
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Strawn Civic Center
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Bankhead Hotel
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Strawn Historical Museum Association
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See also
In Spanish: Strawn (Texas) para niños
