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Strawn, TX
City in Palo Pinto County, Texas.
Population
525
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
674
ZIP codes
0
Strawn and its ZIP codes
Strawn at a glance
- Strawn is about 5.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,350, 38% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,200 (70% below Texas) and median rent is $604 a month.
Local data for Strawn, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Strawn, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,350
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$86,200
Median rent
$604/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
4.2%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (170), German Americans (89), Irish Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Palo Pinto County. PPP loans are for Strawn.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,056
8,545 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$185M
FY 2026, $6,509 per person
How people get to work
Strawn, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.6%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Strawn, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
664
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
127
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 31°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Strawn, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.0%
U.S. 11.1% +6.9 pts
Cities near Strawn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MingusCity | 4.3 mi | 1.6 |
| GordonCity | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| RangerCity | 12 mi | 7 |
| SantoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| HuckabayCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| Palo PintoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| EastlandCity | 22 mi | 4.4 |
| LinglevilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| BrazosCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| GormanCity | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| LipanCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| CarbonTown | 28 mi | 1 |
| StephenvilleCity | 28 mi | 12 |
| BreckenridgeCity | 28 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Strawn, TX in?
- Strawn is in Palo Pinto County, Texas.
- What is the population of Strawn, TX?
- About 525 people live in Strawn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Strawn?
- Nearby places include Mingus (4.3 mi), Gordon (7.6 mi), Ranger (12 mi), Santo (17 mi), Huckabay (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023