Moore County, Texas

Moore County: County in Texas, United States

About

Moore County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,904 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,654 inhabitants. Its county seat is Dumas. The county was created 148 years ago in 1875.

Moore County locator map
Location of Moore County on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Moore County

Population : 20,654 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Different from : Moore County, Moore County
Area : 2356 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.1%
Land as percent of area : 98.9%
Named for : Edwin Ward Moore
Capital : Dumas
Establishment : January 01, 1876
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 21:22:03 (21st December 2024)
Density : 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.05% (2010-2020)
Moore County Texas Courthouse 2017 image
Moore County Texas Courthouse 2017
Moore County Texas Courthouse 2017 image
Moore County Texas Courthouse 2017 image

Geography

Moore County is located at 35°50'16"N 101°53'35"W (35.8376900, -101.8929200). It has 6 neighbors: Oldham County, Carson County, Dallam County, Hansford County, Hartley County and Sherman County.

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The largest city of Moore County is Dumas with a population of 13,612. Other cities include and Sunray population 1,785. See all Moore County cities & populated places.

Moore County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Moore County.

City Name Population Title
Dumas 13,612 City in Texas, USA
Sunray 1,785 City in Moore County, Texas, United States

Moore County has 6 neighbours.

  • Dumas

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Moore County decreased by 6.05% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 21,904 - census
2011 22,070 0.75% estimation process
2012 22,430 1.6% estimation process
2013 22,146 -1.28% estimation process
2014 21,986 -0.73% estimation process
2015 21,725 -1.2% estimation process
2016 21,641 -0.39% estimation process
2017 21,604 -0.17% estimation process
2018 21,083 -2.47% estimation process
2019 20,940 -0.68% estimation process
2020 20,654 -1.38% estimation process

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