Perrin, Texas
Census-designated place in Texas, United States
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Perrin is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in southeastern Jack County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Perrin had a population of 346.[3] 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 | |
| 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 | 0.015 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
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
Perrin first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[16]
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[18] | Pop 2020[17] | % 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% |
| Native Hawaiian or 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.
