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Mertzon, Texas
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Location of Mertzon, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Irion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,201 ft (671 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 747 |
| • Density | 491.4/sq mi (189.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76941
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-47832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374888 |
Mertzon is a city in and the county seat of Irion County, Texas, United States. Its population was 747 according to the 2020 census. It is part of the San Angleo, metropolitan statistical area.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 477 | 63.86% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 6 | 0.8% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 0.27% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 16 | 2.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 245 | 32.8% |
| Total | 747 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 747 people, 356 households, and 264 families residing in the city.
Education
The City of Mertzon is served by the Irion County Independent School District and home to the Irion County High School Hornets.
Notable person
See also
In Spanish: Mertzon (Texas) para niños
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