Dean, Texas
City · Population 521 · #970 in Texas
About Dean
Dean, TX is a tiny community located in northern Texas, home to 521 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Dean is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.13 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 245 residents per square mile.
📰 Dean News Today
- Nolan Dean Hawkins Williamson County Sun · Aug 18
- Paul Vita Named New Dean of Texas Tech-Costa Rica Campus KCBD · Aug 5
- Daniel Hamlin Appointed Dean of the College of Education UT Austin News · Jun 29
- Texas Tech Names New Dean of University Libraries Texas Tech University · May 13
- Merlene Dean Obituary Jul 23, 2026 - Beeson - Beeson Beeson - Morrison · Jul 23
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What Makes Dean Unique
- The only place in America named Dean — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Easy reach of Wichita Falls (7 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)521
Rank in state#970 of 1,224
Land area2.13 sq mi
Density245/sq mi
Coordinates33.9162, -98.4014