Valentine
Town in Jeff Davis County, Texas
Valentine is a town in Jeff Davis County, Texas, with 73 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,432 ft (1,351 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marfa, 33.9 miles SE.
- 73residents (2020 Census)
- 4,432 ftelevation · 1,351 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 150 / sq mipopulation density
- 79854ZIP code
About Valentine
Valentine is a town in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Valentine had a population of 73.
The town of Valentine is the only incorporated municipality in Jeff Davis County. Its name refers to the date of its founding in 1882 by a Southern Pacific Railroad construction crew: February 14. It is one of several cities named Valentine in the United States, where the U.S. Postal Service cancels envelopes for Valentine's Day.
Since 2019, the town has entered Texan popular culture by means of its reopened dive bar, visible off the highway as one of the only open businesses in town.
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Living in Valentine
- Median household income
- $33,398
- Median home value
- $83,600
- Median age
- 70.5
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Valentine had 73 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 73 |
|---|---|
| Density | 150 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Valentine at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Jeff Davis County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 73 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,432 ft (1,351 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.5886° N, 104.4953° W |
| ZIP code | 79854 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4874648 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Valentine
What county is Valentine in?
Valentine is in Jeff Davis County, Texas.
What is the population of Valentine, TX?
73 people lived in Valentine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Valentine, TX?
The ZIP code of Valentine is 79854.
What is the elevation of Valentine?
4,432 feet (1,351 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Valentine?
Marfa (33.9 mi), Fort Davis (35.7 mi), Van Horn (37.1 mi).
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