Strawn, Texas
title: "Strawn, Texas" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["cities-in-palo-pinto-county,-texas", "cities-in-texas"] topic_path: "geography" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawn,_Texas" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
::data[format=table title="Infobox settlement"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| official_name | Strawn, Texas |
| settlement_type | City |
| image_skyline | City Hall Strawn Wiki (1 of 1).jpg |
| image_caption | City Hall |
| image_map | TXMap-doton-Strawn.PNG |
| mapsize | 250px |
| map_caption | Location of Strawn, Texas |
| image_map1 | PaloPinto County Strawn.svg |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | United States |
| subdivision_type1 | State |
| subdivision_name1 | Texas |
| subdivision_type2 | County |
| subdivision_name2 | Palo Pinto |
| unit_pref | Imperial |
| area_footnotes | |
| area_total_km2 | 2.03 |
| area_land_km2 | 2.02 |
| area_water_km2 | 0.02 |
| area_total_sq_mi | 0.79 |
| area_land_sq_mi | 0.78 |
| area_water_sq_mi | 0.01 |
| population_as_of | 2020 |
| population_total | 540 |
| population_density_sq_mi | auto |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| timezone | Central (CST) |
| utc_offset | -6 |
| timezone_DST | CDT |
| utc_offset_DST | -5 |
| elevation_footnotes | |
| elevation_ft | 1004 |
| coordinates | |
| postal_code_type | ZIP code |
| postal_code | 76475 |
| area_code | 254 |
| blank_name | FIPS code |
| blank_info | 48-70580 |
| blank1_name | GNIS feature ID |
| blank1_info | 2411989 |
| website | |
| :: |
| official_name = Strawn, Texas | settlement_type = City | image_skyline = City Hall Strawn Wiki (1 of 1).jpg | imagesize = | image_caption = City Hall | image_map = TXMap-doton-Strawn.PNG | mapsize = 250px | map_caption = Location of Strawn, Texas | image_map1 = PaloPinto County Strawn.svg | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = United States | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Texas | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name2 = Palo Pinto | government_footnotes = | government_type = | leader_title = | leader_name = | established_title = | established_date = | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 2.03 | area_land_km2 = 2.02 | area_water_km2 = 0.02 | area_total_sq_mi = 0.79 | area_land_sq_mi = 0.78 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.01 | population_as_of = 2020 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 540 | population_density_sq_mi = auto | population_density_km2 = auto | timezone = Central (CST) | utc_offset = -6 | timezone_DST = CDT | utc_offset_DST = -5 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_ft = 1004 | coordinates = | postal_code_type = ZIP code | postal_code = 76475 | area_code = 254 | blank_name = FIPS code | blank_info = 48-70580 | blank1_name = GNIS feature ID | blank1_info = 2411989 | website = | footnotes = 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 mi2, 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
| 1890 = 514 | 1920 = 2457 | 1930 = 1429 | 1940 = 1107 | 1950 = 922 | 1960 = 817 | 1970 = 786 | 1980 = 694 | 1990 = 709 | 2000 = 739 | 2010 = 653 | 2020 = 540 | footnote = U.S. Decennial Census
2020 census
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(NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}}}"]
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 739 people, 299 households, and 194 families residing in the city. The population density was 938.1 PD/sqmi. There were 354 housing units at an average density of 449.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.06% White, 0.27% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.54% Pacific Islander, 15.56% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.36% of the population.
There were 299 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,618, and the median income for a family was $30,268. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $17,232 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,707. About 7.9% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The City of Strawn is served by the Strawn Independent School District.
Photo Gallery
Image:Zims Strawn Wiki (1 of 1).jpg|Zim's Cafe Image:Watson House Strawn Wiki (1 of 1).jpg|The Watson House Image:Train Depot Strawn Wiki (1 of 1).jpg|Downtown Strawn Image:Stuart House Strawn Wiki (1 of 1).jpg| James Nesbit Stuart House Image:St. John Catholic Church, Strawn, TX (1).jpg|St. John's Catholic Church Image:Hinkson House Strawn Wiki (1 of 1).jpg|R.C. Hinkson House Image:Strawn Civic Center Wiki (1 of 1).jpg|Strawn Civic Center Image:Bankhead Hotel Strawn 2024.jpg|Bankhead Hotel Image:Strawn Texas Museum Wiki (1 of 1).jpg|Strawn Historical Museum Association
References
References
- "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". [[United States Census Bureau]].
- "Estimates Geography File: Vintage 2018". [[United States Census Bureau]].
- {{GNIS. 2411989
- "Strawn, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)".
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
- "Explore Census Data".
- https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific. (August 2022)
- "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin".
- "Strawn, TX Population - Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts - CensusViewer".
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