Strawn, Texas
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., 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.[1]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1890 | 514 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,457 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,429 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 1,107 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 922 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 817 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 786 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 694 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 709 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 739 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 653 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 540 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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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.[3][4]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[5]
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.[3]
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%.[3]
| 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,[6] 739 people, 299 households, and 194 families were residing in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. The 354 housing units had an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. 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
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Zim's Cafe
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The Watson House
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Downtown Strawn
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James Nesbit Stuart House
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St. John's Catholic Church
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R.C. Hinkson House
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Strawn Civic Center
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Bankhead Hotel
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Strawn Historical Museum Association
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