Valentine (Texas)

Valentine is a town in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States. The population was 187 at the 2000 census. It 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 United States Postal Service cancels envelopes for Valentine's Day.Valentine is also located 1.4 miles from the noted art installation, Prada Marfa (2005), located outside Valentine on U.S. 90.Cahill, U.S. Marshall was set in Valentine, Texas.GeographyValentine is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5sqmi, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 187 people, 72 households, and 55 families residing in the town. The population density was 388.8 people per square mile (150.4/km²). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 286.9 per square mile (111.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 89.84% White, 0.53% African American, 8.02% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 58.82% of the population.