Perryton

Perryton is a city in Ochiltree County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,802 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ochiltree County.GeographyPerryton is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5sqmi, of which 4.4sqmi is land and 0.04sqmi is water.ClimateAccording to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Perryton has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. It has significant similarities with the humid subtropical climate since rainfall is quite high for semi-arid summers. Summers are hot, but somewhat less intense than southerly Texas areas, whereas winter nights are so cold the coldest month almost falls below the 0C daily mean. This indicates heavy continental influence courtesy of its far inland position.DemographicsAt the 2000 census, there were 7,774 people, 2,785 households and 2,113 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,753.2 per square mile (677.6/km²). There were 3,180 housing units at an average density of 717.2 per square mile (277.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.23% White, 0.15% African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 11.10% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.13% of the population.