Irion County, Texas
Irion County: County in Texas, United States
About
Irion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,599 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,564 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mertzon. The county was created 135 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Irion County
| Population : | 1,564 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Iron County, Iron County, Iron County, Iron County |
| Area : | 2724 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.01% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.99% |
| Named for : | Robert Anderson Irion |
| Altitude : | 2,316 feet / 706 meters |
| Capital : | Mertzon |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:06:25 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Irion County is located at 31°18'14"N 100°58'57"W (31.3039200, -100.9824200). It has 4 neighbors: Crockett County, Reagan County, Schleicher County and Tom Green County.
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The largest city of Irion County is Mertzon with a population of 751. . See all Irion County cities & populated places.
Irion County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Irion County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mertzon | 751 | City in Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Irion County
Irion County has 4 neighbours.
- Crockett County county in Texas, United States
- Reagan County county in Texas, United States
- Schleicher County county in Texas, United States
- Tom Green County county in Texas, United States
- Mertzon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Irion County decreased by 2.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,599 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,592 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,573 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,610 | 2.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,574 | -2.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,543 | -2.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,562 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,512 | -3.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,516 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,536 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,564 | 1.79% | 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 |
