Perrin, Texas Explained

Official Name:Perrin, Texas
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Perrin
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jack
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:4.16
Area Land Km2:4.11
Area Water Km2:0.04
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:398
Population Density Km2:96.7
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1050
Coordinates:33.035°N -98.0692°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:76486
Area Code:940
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-56864
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2586969

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.[1] It is located at the intersection of US Highway 281 and FM 2210.

US 281 leads north from Perrin to Jacksboro and south to Mineral Wells. Fort Worth is 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.

Demographics

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

Perrin CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2010[2] ![3] !% 2010!
White alone (NH)347style='background: #ffffe6; 30187.19%style='background: #ffffe6; 86.99%
Black or African American alone (NH)2style='background: #ffffe6; 00.50%style='background: #ffffe6; 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)0style='background: #ffffe6; 00.00%style='background: #ffffe6; 0.00%
Asian alone (NH)3style='background: #ffffe6; 00.75%style='background: #ffffe6; 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)0style='background: #ffffe6; 00.00%style='background: #ffffe6; 0.00%
Other race alone (NH)0style='background: #ffffe6; 10.00%style='background: #ffffe6; 0.29%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)2style='background: #ffffe6; 90.50%style='background: #ffffe6; 2.60%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)44style='background: #ffffe6; 3511.06%style='background: #ffffe6; 10.12%
Total398style='background: #ffffe6; 346100.00%style='background: #ffffe6; 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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Perrin CDP, Texas. U.S. Census Bureau. American Factfinder. November 30, 2018. https://archive.today/20200213104414/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4856864. February 13, 2020. dead.
  2. Web site: 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.
  3. Web site: 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.