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.
Perrin, Texas | |
|---|---|
 In front of Mark Street on FM 2210, looking east | |
  Perrin  Perrin | |
| Coordinates: 33°02′06″N 98°04′09″W / 33.03500°N 98.06917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jack |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 398 |
| • Density | 250/sq mi (96.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76486 |
| Area code | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-56864[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586969[1] |
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
editPerrin 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
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 398 | — | |
| 2020 | 346 | −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]
| 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
editFormer MLB pitcher Doyle Alexander lived outside of Perrin for a period of time in the late 2000s to early 2010s.
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Perrin, Texas
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
External links
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