Mertzon, Texas
City · Population 762 · #889 in Texas
About Mertzon
Mertzon is a tiny community in western Texas with an estimated population of 762.
Mertzon holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 501 residents per square mile.
📰 Mertzon News Today
- Jason Henry Parks Obituary March 24, 2026 Harper Funeral Home · Mar 24
- Arkansas Plant Board will consider warfarin bait as weapon against feral hogs - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Jul 10
- Randall Grice Obituary - San Angelo, TX Dignity Memorial · Oct 23
- Bowden Tims Maben, Jr. Obituary November 6, 2025 Harper Funeral Home · Nov 6
- Irion County (Mertzon Station) Volunteer Fire Department transforms an excess military vehicle into alifesaving apparatus Texas A&M Forest Service · Nov 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Mertzon Unique
- The only place in America named Mertzon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Irion County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Mertzon
- IRION EL
- IRION H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)762
Rank in state#889 of 1,224
Land area1.52 sq mi
Density501/sq mi
Coordinates31.2620, -100.8208