[5] As of the 2020 United States census, 2,393 people, 782 households, and 627 families were residing in the town.

In both towns, director Bruce Beresford deliberately filmed more barren and isolated locations that more closely resembled the West Texas area.

Palmer High School is the second-newest building and serves over 300 students between 9th and 12th grades.

Sports include track and field, basketball, football, baseball, softball, volleyball, cross country, and golf.

[10] The city is served by the privately owned Dallas South Port Airport.