Texas County, Oklahoma
Texas County: County in Oklahoma, United States
About
Texas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,640 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,997 inhabitants. Its county seat is Guymon. The county was created 117 years ago in 1906.
The county seat is Guymon, and the county was named for Texas, the state that adjoins the county to its south.
The land area of the county is 5,310 km² (2,053 mi²), which is about the size of Massachusetts. The population of Texas County in 2010 was 20,640 people. The population density was 4.46/km² (11/mi²). There were 9,798 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (5/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 91% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 3% from other races and 2% from two or more races. 7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
65% of people living in Texas County speak English as their first language; second most common languages are Spanish (25%), German (3%) and French (1%).
The median household income in 2008 was $40,603 and the per capita income for the county was $19,844. In 2000, there were 21 people who were below the poverty line for every 100 people above it.
Quick Facts about Texas County
| Population : | 19,997 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| Different from : | Texas County |
| Area : | 5306 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
| Named for : | Texas |
| Capital : | Guymon |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1907 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:45:08 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Texas County is located at 36°44'52"N 101°29'24"W (36.7479100, -101.4900100). It has 7 neighbors: Morton County, Stevens County, Beaver County, Cimarron County, Hansford County, Ochiltree County and Sherman County.
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The largest city of Texas County is Guymon with a population of 11,010. Other cities include, Hooker population 1,843, Goodwell population 1,264, Texhoma population 903 and Optima population 371. See all Texas County cities & populated places.
Texas County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Texas County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Guymon | 11,010 | City in Oklahoma |
| Hooker | 1,843 | Human settlement in Texas County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Goodwell | 1,264 | City in Texas County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Texhoma | 903 | Human settlement in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Tyrone | 743 | Township in Texas County, Missouri |
| Optima | 371 | Human settlement in Texas County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Hardesty | 209 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Texas County
Texas County has 7 neighbours.
- Morton County county in Kansas, United States
- Stevens County county in Kansas, United States
- Beaver County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Cimarron County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Hansford County county in Texas, United States
- Ochiltree County county in Texas, United States
- Sherman County county in Texas, United States
- Guymon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Texas County decreased by 3.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,640 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,258 | 2.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,594 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,048 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,738 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,446 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,183 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,924 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,491 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,983 | -2.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,997 | 0.07% | estimation process |
People born in Texas County (1)
American botanist and conservationist (1909-2000) Mary DeDecker was born in Texas County
Other places with the same name (2)
- Texas County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 25,112 people.
Oklahoma Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | 804,041 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Tulsa County | 657,589 | County in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Oklahoma City | 655,057 | The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. |
| Tulsa | 403,166 | The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area. |
| Cleveland County | 287,066 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Canadian County | 153,192 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Norman | 125,762 | The second most populous city in Oklahoma. |
| Comanche County | 121,099 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Broken Arrow | 111,648 | The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. |
| Edmond | 95,346 | The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. |
| Lawton | 93,164 | The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma. |
| Rogers County | 93,155 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Wagoner County | 82,925 | County in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Payne County | 81,755 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Pottawatomie County | 72,998 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Creek County | 71,485 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
