Jarrell, Texas

Jarrell is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. It was incorporated as a city in 2001.[3] The total population is 1,753 according to the 2020 census.[4]

City of Jarrell
Jarrell City Hall
Jarrell City Hall
City of Jarrell is located in Texas
City of Jarrell
City of Jarrell
Location in the state of Texas
Coordinates: 30°49′40″N 97°36′24″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesWilliamson County, Texas
Government
 • MayorPatrick Sherek
Area
[1]
 • Total2.82 sq mi (7.30 km2)
 • Land2.81 sq mi (7.26 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
[2]
896 ft (273 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,753
 • Density653.12/sq mi (252.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76537
Area code512
FIPS code48-37396
GNIS feature ID2410133[2]
Websitewww.cityofjarrell.com

History
Historic plaque in Jarrell

Founded in 1909 by real estate developer O.D. Jarrell, along with E. C. Haeber and B. N. Dover, the town was settled at the intersection of an old stagecoach road and the Bartlett Western Railroad that was under construction. Soon after the railroad was completed, a saloon, two stores, a post office, and a bank were built. Because of the proximity of Jarrell to the railroad, Jarrell received all of the people and most of the buildings of nearby Corn Hill, Texas, thus killing that town.[5][6] The city reached a population peak of 500 residents in 1914. The closing of the railway in 1935[7] and the decline of the cotton industry, however, led to a long-term recession. At one point, Jarrell had only 200 residents. After this low point, the city experienced a recovery that increased its population to 410 by 1990. Over 15 new businesses opened in Jarrell in 2009.[8]

Tornadoes

Jarrell has been affected by 2 major tornadoes in its history. The first one was an F3 that occurred on May 17, 1989, killing 1 person and injuring 28 people. It damaged mainly the southern side of town.[9] On May 27, 1997, an F5 tornado devastated the northern side of town. The hardest-hit area was the Double Creek Estates subdivision, which was completely obliterated, with all of the homes in the neighborhood being destroyed. 27 people were killed in the tornado.[10]

Education

Jarrell is served by the Jarrell Independent School District. The district currently has two elementary, one middle school and one high school.[11]

Between 2012 and 2019 student enrollment more than doubled.[12] The district's middle school was built in 2014, but is undergoing an expansion in 2018–2019 to gain more classroom and science labs so that it can better accommodate the growing population of students. The high school is also being expanded including the addition of a performing arts center.[13]

The current superintendent for the district is Dr. Toni M. Hicks. A native Texan, Dr. Hicks earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas State University. She began her educational career in El Paso ISD as an English as a Second Language teacher and then later as a middle school teacher in Leander ISD. While working as a full-time teacher, she completed a Master of Education from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.[14]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2000459—
2010984114.4%
20201,75378.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[15]
Jarrell racial composition as of 2020[16]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[lower-alpha 1]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 981 55.96%
Black or African American (NH) 48 2.74%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 8 0.46%
Asian (NH) 12 0.68%
Pacific Islander (NH) 2 0.11%
Some Other Race (NH) 3 0.17%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 57 3.25%
Hispanic or Latino 642 36.62%
Total 1,753

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,753 people, 417 households, and 365 families residing in the city.

Government

The current Mayor of Jarrell is Larry Bush. City council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at City Hall. Jarrell Emergency services are provided by the Jarrell Fire Department operating under Williamson County ESD#5, with Chief Mark McAdams. The City's chief of police is Kevin Denney. The Police department serves a growing population and maintains a very low crime rate.

Climate

The climate in the area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Jarrell has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[19]

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jarrell, Texas
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Texas: 2010. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  5. "Corn Hill, Texas". TexasEscapes.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  6. "Jarrell, Texas". TexasEscapes.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  7. "Bartlett Western Railway". Chris Cravens, Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  8. "Jarrell, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. April 19, 2007. Retrieved August 3, 2007.
  9. Narramore, Jen (May 17, 2019). "Jarrell, TX F3 Tornado - May 17, 1989". Tornado Talk.
  10. Katz, Jesse (May 29, 1997). "A Neighborhood Blown To Nothingness". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  11. "Schools". Jarrell Independent School District. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  12. Millweard, Christy. "Jarrell ISD Expanding to Accommodate Growth". kvue.com. KVUE-TV. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  13. "Construction". Jarrell Independent School District. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  14. "Superintendent". www.jarrellisd.org. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  15. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  16. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  17. https://www.census.gov/
  18. "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  19. Climate Summary for Jarrell, Texas
  1. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[17][18]
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