Atascosa County, Texas
Atascosa County: County in Texas, United States
About
Atascosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,911 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 51,724 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jourdanton. The county was created 168 years ago in 1856.
Atascosa County is located in southern Texas, about 30 miles south of San Antonio. The county was formed in 1856 from parts of Bexar County and was named for the Atascosa River, which runs through the area.
The first European settlers arrived in the 1820s when empresario Martin De Leon brought colonists from Mexico to settle the area. Early settlers were mostly ranchers raising cattle, sheep, and goats. J. Frank Dobie, the famous folklorist and writer, was born in Atascosa County in 1888.
Main Cities and Towns
The largest city and county seat is Jourdanton, with a population of around 5,000 residents. Other towns include:
- Pleasanton - a fast growing suburb of San Antonio with over 10,000 residents
- Poteet - known for its annual Strawberry Festival
- Lytle - a small town with historic buildings from the late 1800s
Key Industries and Attractions
Agriculture continues to be a mainstay of Atascosa County's economy. Major crops include cotton, hay, peanuts, and corn. The area is also known for livestock production including cattle, hogs, and poultry.
The county is home to the McCreless Shopping Mall in Pleasanton, which is the main retail district serving residents.
For outdoor recreation, McMullen County Park offers camping, fishing, and boating on Choke Canyon Reservoir. The area is known for birdwatching, with over 300 species sighted here.
So in summary, Atascosa County has a rich history and rural roots with agriculture and ranching. But it also contains growing suburban communities and natural areas to explore. Key highlights are its role in folklore history, agricultural production, and recreation around Choke Canyon.
Quick Facts about Atascosa County
| Population : | 51,724 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 3200 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | Atascosa River |
| Altitude : | 371 feet / 113 meters |
| Capital : | Jourdanton |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1856 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:43:12 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Atascosa County is located at 28°53'37"N 98°31'38"W (28.8935200, -98.5271300). It has 8 neighbors: Bexar County, Frio County, Karnes County, La Salle County, Live Oak County, McMullen County, Medina County and Wilson County.
Atascosa County map
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The largest city of Atascosa County is Pleasanton with a population of 11,007. Other cities include, Jourdanton population 4,436, Poteet population 3,542, Lytle population 3,061 and Charlotte population 1,909. See all Atascosa County cities & populated places.
Atascosa County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atascosa County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton | 11,007 | Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America |
| Jourdanton | 4,436 | City in Texas, USA |
| Poteet | 3,542 | City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States |
| Lytle | 3,061 | City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States |
| Charlotte | 1,909 | City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States |
| Christine | 421 | Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Atascosa County
Atascosa County has 8 neighbours.
- Bexar County county in Texas, United States
- Frio County county in Texas, United States
- Karnes County county in Texas, United States
- La Salle County county in Texas, United States
- Live Oak County county in Texas, United States
- McMullen County county in Texas, United States
- Medina County county in Texas, United States
- Wilson County county in Texas, United States
- Jourdanton
Demographics
The population of Atascosa County increased by 13.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 44,911 | - | census |
| 2011 | 45,504 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,438 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 47,021 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 47,715 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 48,363 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 48,720 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 49,083 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 50,322 | 2.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 51,153 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 51,724 | 1.1% | estimation process |
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
