Perryton, Texas

Perryton is a city in Ochiltree County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,492 at the 2020 census.[3] It is the county seat of Ochiltree County.[4]

Perryton, Texas
City
Welcome Sign (2010)
Welcome Sign (2010)
Nickname: 
"Wheatheart of the Nation"
Location of Perryton, Texas
Location of Perryton, Texas
Perryton is located in Texas
Perryton
Perryton
Perryton is located in the United States
Perryton
Perryton
Coordinates: 36°23′30″N 100°48′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyOchiltree
Founded1919
Named forGeorge Perry
Area
[1]
 • Total4.80 sq mi (12.43 km2)
 • Land4.80 sq mi (12.43 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
2,927 ft (892 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total8,492
 • Density1,800/sq mi (680/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79070
Area code806
FIPS code48-56912
GNIS ID2411406[2]
Websitecityofperryton.com

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Perryton, Texas
  3. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Perryton city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  4. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved February 8, 2024.

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