{{Use American English|date=June 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | 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 <!-- Location --> | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = United States | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Texas | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name2 = Palo Pinto <!-- Government --> | government_footnotes = | government_type = | leader_title = | leader_name = | established_title = | established_date = <!-- Area --> | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_48.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2020-08-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220031538/https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_48.txt|archive-date=2021-12-20|url-status=live|language=en}}</ref> | 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 --> | population_as_of = 2020 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 540 | population_density_sq_mi = auto | population_density_km2 = auto <!-- General information --> | timezone = Central (CST) | utc_offset = -6 | timezone_DST = CDT | utc_offset_DST = -5 | elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | elevation_ft = 1004 | coordinates = {{coord|32|33|02|N|98|29|59|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} | postal_code_type = ZIP code | postal_code = 76475 | area_code = 254 | blank_name = FIPS code | blank_info = 48-70580<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/geographies/2018/all-geocodes-v2018.xlsx|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2022-02-18|title=Estimates Geography File: Vintage 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110105817/https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/geographies/2018/all-geocodes-v2018.xlsx|archive-date=2022-01-10|url-status=live|language=en}}</ref> | blank1_name = GNIS feature ID | blank1_info = 2411989<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2411989}}</ref> | website = {{URL|http://www.StrawnTexas.net}} | footnotes = }} '''Strawn''' is a city in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States. Its 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 {{Convert|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, Strawn has a humid subtropical climate, ''Cfa'' on climate maps.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=696814&cityname=Strawn%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= | title = Strawn, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase) | website = weatherbase | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233140/http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=696814&cityname=Strawn%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= | archive-date = 2016-03-03 | url-status=live | language = en | access-date = 2022-02-18 }}</ref>
==Demographics== {{US Census population | 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<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> | align = right | align-fn = center }}
===2020 census===
As of the 2020 census, Strawn had a population of 540. The median age was 41.1 years, 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18, and another 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.8 males age 18 and over.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0133P%2CDP1_0137P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=place%3A70580&in=state%3A48|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=February 19, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref><ref name="Census2020PL"/>
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=place%3A70580&in=state%3A48|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=February 19, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>
There were 239 households in Strawn, including 185 families; 31.4% had children under 18 living in them. Of all households, 41.8% were married-couple households, 23.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
There were 302 housing units, of which 20.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 16.9%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>
{| class="wikitable" |+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census<ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=place%3A70580&in=state%3A48|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=February 19, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref> ! Race !! Number !! Percent |- | White || 433 || 80.2% |- | Black or African American || 2 || 0.4% |- | American Indian and Alaska Native || 3 || 0.6% |- | Asian || 1 || 0.2% |- | Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 0 || 0.0% |- | Some other race || 59 || 10.9% |- | Two or more races || 42 || 7.8% |- | ''Hispanic or Latino (of any race)'' || 185 || 34.3% |}
===2000 census=== As of the 2000 census,<ref>{{Cite web| title = Strawn, TX Population - Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts - CensusViewer| accessdate = 2022-02-18| url = http://censusviewer.com/city/TX/Strawn | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220218201758/http://censusviewer.com/city/TX/Strawn | archive-date = 2022-02-18 | url-status=usurped | language = en }}</ref> 739 people, 299 households, and 194 families were residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|938.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The 354 housing units had an average density of {{convert|449.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. 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. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 24.36% of the population.
Of the 299 households, 33.4% had children under 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 not families. About 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city, the age distribution was 30.0% under 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 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,618 and 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 18 and 17.8% of those 65 or over. ==Education== The City of Strawn is served by the Strawn Independent School District.
==Gallery== <gallery widths="180px" class="center"> 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 </gallery>
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==External links== {{Commons category}} * [http://www.StrawnTexas.net City website]
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