Perrin, Texas
Census-designated place in the United States in Jack County · Not an incorporated municipality
About Perrin
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. It is located at the intersection of US Highway 281 and FM 2210.
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, SB Automotive, 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.
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How Perrin is governed
Perrin appears to be an unincorporated community or a census-designated place, so it may have no city government of its own — services usually come from Jack County and its elected officials. The chart below is a generic template; readers can correct it if Perrin does have local officials.
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Residents of Perrin
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Mayor
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City Manager / Administrator
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Police Chief
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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City Clerk
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City Attorney
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Population over time
From 398 in 2010 to 346 in 2020 (−13.1%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 346 |
| 2010 | 398 |
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.
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