Perrin, Texas

Perrin, Texas
Census-designated place
In front of Mark Street on FM 2210, looking east
In front of Mark Street on FM 2210, looking east
Perrin is located in Texas
Perrin
Perrin
Perrin is located in the United States
Perrin
Perrin
Coordinates: 33°02′06″N 98°04′09″W / 33.03500°N 98.06917°W / 33.03500; -98.06917
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyJack
Area
 • Total
1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2)
 • Land1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,050 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
398
 • Density250/sq mi (96.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76486
Area code940
FIPS code48-56864[2]
GNIS feature ID2586969[1]

Perrin is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in southeastern Jack County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 398.[2] It is located at the intersection of US Highway 281 and FM 2210.

US 281 leads north from Perrin 14 miles (23 km) to Jacksboro and south 16 miles (26 km) to Mineral Wells. Fort Worth is 53 miles (85 km) to the southeast.

Businesses in the community include the Pirate One Stop (the town's only gas station), the US Post Office (ZIP code 76486), multiple churches, a Skid Steer dealership, a Food Truck, and the school.

The Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District serves area students including those living in the nearby community of Whitt.

History

Perrin was established in 1870 and named for Levi W. Perrin, the father of the town's founder, Louis Perrin. In the early 20th century, the small town supported two banks and was larger than Jacksboro. Perrin was in prime consideration for the county seat and was only passed over for Jacksboro because it was not centrally located within the county.[citation needed]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010398—
2020346−13.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]
1850–1900[4] 1910[5]
1920[6] 1930[7] 1940[8]
1950[9] 1960[10] 1970[11]
1980[12] 1990[13] 2000[14]
2010[15] 2020[16]

Perrin first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census.[15]

Perrin CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
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 may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010[17] Pop 2020[16] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 347 301 87.19% 86.99%
Black or African American alone (NH) 2 0 0.50% 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 3 0 0.75% 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 0 1 0.00% 0.29%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 2 9 0.50% 2.60%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 44 35 11.06% 10.12%
Total 398 346 100.00% 100.00%

Notable person

Former MLB pitcher Doyle Alexander lived outside of Perrin for a period of time in the late 2000s to early 2010s.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Perrin, Texas
  2. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Perrin CDP, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  4. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  5. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Perrin CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Perrin CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.


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